The Competition Authority decided not to initiate misdemeanor proceedings against MTÜ Football Club FCF Football School. The reason was that an attempt to conclude an agreement is not a misdemeanor. At the same time, the Authority recommended terminating the agreements between clubs that restrict the movement of coaches and football players.
In 2025, the Prosecutor's Office initiated criminal proceedings. Based on this, the offer of Aivar Pohlak, a representative of MTÜ Football Club FCF Football School, to conclude an agreement with MTÜ Mart Poomi Football School was investigated. On July 6, the Prosecutor's Office terminated the criminal proceedings and forwarded the materials to the Competition Authority.
The Competition Authority announced that it would not initiate misdemeanor proceedings because an attempt to conclude an agreement is not punishable. The Authority recommended that clubs terminate agreements that restrict the movement of coaches and players. Such agreements harm working conditions and the market.
Football clubs must comply with the Competition Act. It prohibits the conclusion of harmful agreements. The Competition Authority may impose fines on companies if they violate the law.
ERR reported on June 2 that the Competition Authority is investigating a possible harmful agreement between Estonian football clubs. An employee of Nõmme United said that Aivar Pohlak offered them a contract on behalf of FC Flora. Pohlak made the offer during an online meeting on August 8. The reason for the meeting was a dispute over the transfer of one FC Flora player to Nõmme United.