The World Football Summit Podcast: Recent Episodes
World Football Summit
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
Jordan Gardner is back for another fun review of the global football industry, specifically about areas that are not mainstream…yet. These include Asia or Mexico and the LatAm region
We also talk again about MLS club valuations, and the state of the Premier League...
I mean, you can already tell this one was fun!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
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We are thrilled to welcome Michael Broughton back to the show. With so many things going on in the sports investment landscape, I wanted to have him back for a deep dive into the different trends and dynamics. And this is what we talk about!
We also talk about how the evolution of the media rights market will impact this landscape, adopting a fan-centric strategy, technology…
As is always the case with Michael…these conversations are too much fun...
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, you are in for a treat if you are interested in everything related to American football / soccer, as we cover:
- The evolution of the sport in North America,
- Expectations toward the upcoming WC
- The role of media…
We do this with an amazing guest like Joe Machnik, a true industry legend who has been at the front lines of this evolution and is even a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Joe is currently Soccer Rules Analyst at Fox Sports and what he is most known for is his different roles related to refereeing and his accomplishments include:
- Director of Refereeing of Major League Soccer
- Director of Refereeing of National Premier Soccer League
- Match commissioner for both CONCACAF and FIFA
Machnik is the current rules and match commentator for soccer games broadcast by Fox Sports and has been a commentator for many games including Gold Cups, Women's World Cup, MLS, U.S. National Team, UEFA Champions League, Copa America, the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the Confederations Cup
As you can imagine, I feel honored to welcome someone like Joe to the show and I want to thank my professor and friend, James Santomier Jr., for helping make this connection.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, I am thrilled to welcome back a friend like Agustina de Giovanni to the show.
For those of you who don’t know Agustina, she is a Mental Performance expert with amazing experience working with football clubs in the US like DC United and she is currently working with Bay FC, the Women’s Soccer club founded in 2023.
Achieving peak mental performance is critical but in today’s world, it has become super challenging, which is why I wanted to bring Agustina back to the show and talk about:
- Her mental performance frameworks and how she applies them to Bay FC
- Drills that anybody can adopt to improve their mental health
- What we can learn from the best athletes in the world
This is a highly practical episode you do not want to miss!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Keith Wyness, former CEO at clubs like Aberdeen, Everton, or Aston Villa returns to the show for a deep-dive into the English Premier league including:
- The Profit & Sustainability Rules at the EPL
- Manchester City’s upcoming hearing
- The sale of Everton
- Ownership dynamics in the UK
- And we even have time to talk about the Saudi Arabian football industry
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
We were invited to a live session organized by our friends from iWorkinSport to discuss:
- Trends in the sports industry job market
- How to maximize the experience at a sports industry conference / event
- Frameworks for classifying industry events
This was an interesting session with questions from the audience and we thought this would be valuable to you as well...Enjoy!
Make sure you check out the community that iWorkinSport has built. You could find your next big opportunity thanks to them!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Do you know of a football club that is not looking to enhance its fan engagement strategy to drive revenue? I don't...
At WFS we are always looking for new technology and solutions that help the football industry unlock new levers of growth and become more professional.
There are amazing companies out there who could add value…and today we speak to one of those companies, Andaria, a licensed Fintech on a mission to provide football clubs worldwide with segmented fan data, showcasing fan expenditure within and outside of a club’s ecosystem.
Andaria’s CEO, Nirav Patel, will help us understand how embedded finance can be a powerful tool for properties to gain more fan insights, obtain competitive advantages, and drive operational efficiency.
I actually met Nirav during FIF24 in London and I believe he can bring tons of value to you guys...enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
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- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
"We lead with passion and purpose to drive profitability, where we never sacrifice impact for profit or profit for impact."
Now, if you were to put a name to someone who truly represents being a game-changer in the industry, Julie Uhrman would be right up there. She is Co-Founder and President of Angel City FC, the football club that has taken women’s football by storm thanks to the impact they have created in the community, their purpose-driven strategy and pushing women’s football to new levels.
We talk about a bunch of things like:
- The power of their brand
- The pillars of their sports business model
- The Equity Summit
- Leadership advice…
This one has it all!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
"The emergence of new markets like Saudi Arabia and African nations is challenging the traditional dominance of European leagues, necessitating a rethink of global football strategies."
I am absolutely thrilled to have a very special guest with us, Simon Chadwick, a renowned expert on geopolitical economy applied to sport.
We're diving deep into the complex and intriguing world of geopolitics in football, focusing specifically on the significant developments in Saudi Arabia and Africa. We'll explore how these regions are shaping the global football landscape and the strategic moves being made that could redefine the sport as we know it.
In essence, this is a conversation about the future of football...Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Content leads to engagement, which leads to revenue.
In this week's episode, I look into some trends and frameworks for football properties based on conversations we have had with amazing football industry leaders from Eintracht Frankfurt, or Club Brugge about:
- Fan-centric innovation
- eSports & Football
- Fan Engagement
- Content & Storytelling
The beautiful game is evolving. The question is: are you?
The biggest risk in football today isn't taking a risk. It's not taking any at all.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Change is the only constant in the football industry.
This week, I analyze 5 big trends that are reshaping the business behind the beautiful game including:
- Content Creation & Distribution
- Personalization & Tech
- D2C Streaming
- Stadium Experience
- New Revenue Streams
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
I feel like the role of the referee in the industry is a bit overlooked sometimes, although it is a crucial element to guarantee a flow of the game.
Today, we welcome Ali Djedid to the show, a professional referee in France. Ali will help us understand the day-to-day of being a referee, how he copes with mental pressure and even the commercial opportunities for the profession…make sure you stick around!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
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- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
We bring you back to WFS Americas and share an amazing panel that discussed partnerships in women’s football. With the growth of the women’s game (current and projected), it seems like a perfect time to share this with you.
Christina Taylor, Aim Sky High TalentAlex Singer, Houston DashRichard Feuz, Chicago Red StarsRyan Dell, Racing Louisville FCTatiana Briseño, The Marketing Jersey
Share the stage for a conversation that covered:
- Global Growth and Investment in strategic partnerships around women’s football.
- The vital role Player Care and Support Systems play in overall performance.
- Brand Building and Personal Development.
- Globalization and Market Expansion.
- Media Rights and Accessibility.
This was a fantastic 360 view into the women’s football partnership model.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
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- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Kristian Dobrev Deputy CEO at The Football Business Academy is back on the show and this time he brings along with him someone who understands the dynamics of the sports industry like few others do…Dr. Erkut Sogut, Founder of Grow, a boutique sports agency (among many other things as he has also ventured into the content creation and executive search space).
The FBA & Erkut have launched a unique online program together for sports agents and they are going to tell us all about it. Along the way, we are going to discuss some dynamics going on in the industry that make this course so relevant.
As you may know, The FBA is our Academic Partner for the upcoming years. Why? Because we are so aligned in our ethos it simply made sense. Their pillars of Knowledge / Experience / Network resonate with what we try to deliver at our events because it is what we feel the football we want needs: Top-tier business professionals who help build a better football industry.
So being able to have this conversation with Kristian and Erkut about the value of a good education, building a network and even lessons for sports entrepreneurs was fantastic...Enjoy!
You can find more about the course on this LINK
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
The traditional sports business model is outdated and football properties need to innovate.
But which are the trends impacting sports most?
That is what we discussed today with Eduardo Valdez, who works with our friends from SportBoost, a start-up accelerator led by Iker Casillas, and an investment platform focused on innovation, sport, and technology.
I am also joined by Ramón Olaso, from the World Football Summit team and the three of us have an awesome conversation around 7 innovation trends in sports which include:
- Sports science.
- Everything related to athletes taking equity in companies.
- Digital transformation in football.
- Fan engagement, particularly related to Gen Z.
This was fun, you can find out more about how SportBoost and World Football Summit are working together to help properties find new avenues for growth through Area 12.
Check out our common WEBSITE
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Richard Gilis, from The Unofficial Partner Podcast and one of the best in the sports content creation space, is our amazing guest this week. His knowledge, the guests he brings on to the show, and telling things as he sees them are what I like most about the content he puts out.
And it is precisely the sports content space that we focus on today, particularly podcasts! So you can imagine how much I was looking forward to this conversation.
I also take the opportunity to ask him about some key themes we are seeing in the industry today such as broadcasting, data management, and fan experience, the emerging leagues in football…
Yeah, this one has it all so make sure you stick around!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Liam Scully, CEO of Lincoln City FC, gives us a masterclass on what running a football club in the UK implies. We specifically talk about:
- The core elements of their sports business model.
- Embracing innovation to find new sources of growth.
- The role of the stadium in fan engagement initiatives.
- The opportunities that arise with new ownership.
- Leadership frameworks...and much more!
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Rayde Luis Baez, founder at The Connect, is back for a fun review of the industry, in which we talk about:
- The evolution of the sponsorship landscape.
- Improving the stadium experience for better sports businesses.
- The value private equity sees in sports.
- The streaming opportunity for sports properties.
- The role of sports content in the business model.
- Technology with the highest potential in sports.
As is usually the case with Rayde, this was so much fun!
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
We are huge fans of sports business podcasts at WFS and some of our favorites are “Are You Not Entertained?” or "Goal/Own Goal".
Today, we are thrilled to welcome one of its hosts, Roger Mitchell, who is also someone who has great knowledge of the dynamics impacting the sports industry, to have a conversation about the future of football.
This is an episode you can't miss! We enjoyed it so much, that we felt compelled to publish this on a Tuesday for the first time so that you could enjoy it on your podcast feed as soon as possible!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, a good friend of World Football Summit, and someone who understands the latest trends around social media, content marketing, and driving revenue from audience creation like few in the industry do.
Kike Levy, currently leading the Sports & Media vertical at NFJ Holdings, is our guest on this week’s episode. As its always the case with Kike, this was a blast! We talk about:
- Everything related to sports content: Trends, frameworks, the future of sports content, technology…
- Fan engagement initiatives
- Lessons from other sports disciplines or event industries…
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week we have the privilege to sit down with Peter Moore, former CEO at Liverpool Football Club, and someone with a remarkable sports, video game, and entertainment industry career.
Peter is a confirmed speaker for WFS Americas, which will take place on June 5-6 in Mexico City, and we thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to learn from him and his amazing sports business career. We specifically talk about:
- Fan engagement and what the football industry can learn from the video game space.
- We cover his time at Liverpool FC and his accomplishments
- Peter also gives a masterclass on the sports business model, the role of content, and the future of football.
- We finish up by talking about the social side of football, and his current project: Santa Barbara Sky FC
I hope we do not need to convince you to listen to the entire episode...enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week we welcome Rishi Jain, Director of Impact at Liverpool Football Club, a prime example of what a football club should represent:
- Their legacy and values are unquestionable.
- They have become one of the clubs with higher revenues in Europe.
- But also, their commitment to sustainability is remarkable, and this is what we discuss with Rishi, in a conversation that covers The Red Way 2022-2023 season report, which shares the club’s commitment to creating a better future for its people, planet and communities. And we also speak about the future of sustainability in football.
At WFS we believe that the football we need embraces sustainability across its 3 pillars (environment, social, and financial). Rishi representing Liverpool FC as a guest today is an amazing opportunity to learn how a club tier club does just that.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, we welcome Peter Bellamy, Chief Commercial Officer at Endeavor Streaming and former speaker at WFS Europe to the show to deep-dive into the opportinities that D2C Streaming enables.
Pete and I discuss:
- The evolution of Direct to Consumer Streaming
- The Strategy and the rollout that football properties need to follow.
- Revenue and business impact on their business model
- What the future holds for the space
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Dr. Suresh Letchmanan, Managing Director of Asia Pacific at Borussia Dortmund is our fantastic guest this week.
We bring you more Bundesliga-related business initiatives as Suresh and I discuss:
- The brand, the values, and the legacy of the club.
- The pillars behind BvB's international strategy.
- The role of the players in that strategy.
- Career advice, future potential, and more!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
We tend to think that the football industry is the one that evolves around the 11-man game played in fields of grass in roaring stadiums. Nothing farther from the truth!
There are many modalities of football and today, my guest on the show, Tighe O'Sullivan, and I deep dive into the beach football ecosystem, its role within the industry, and its potential.
This was a fun one and you will be surprised at how closely linked both modalities are.
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week we deep dive into the German Football Industry and for that, we welcome today’s guest, Ben McFadyean, who is an expert on the space.
Ben and I discuss the CVC/Bundesliga deal, Euro 2024 and given that Ben is a fan of Borussia Dortmund, we analyze the club’s sports business model. Of course, we could not leave the recent deal Nike signed with the German Federation to develop the National kit untouched...
Yup, this one covers a lot of ground so make sure you stick around!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, Christoph Winterling, Commercial & Marketing Director at Bologna F.C. joins us for a deep dive into some of the club’s business initiatives. He and I discuss:
- Engaging the local fans and how they have been able to increase average attendance from 17K to 25K.
- Their international strategy and driving growth from the international fans.
- How the club embraces innovation and involves the fan in new initiatives.
- Career advice for aspiring sports industry professionals.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, Keith Wyness, Former CEO at clubs like Aberdeen, Everton, and Aston Villa joins me for a fun conversation about the state of the English Premier League.
But that's not all as we also ask him about the most important business lessons he has learned throughout his career, and his views on the ambition of the Saudi Pro League to become a top-tier football league. Given his role as a consultant for them, I thought his opinion would be very relevant.
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
The football industry is embracing new technologies at an exponential rate. One of these groundbreaking shifts relates to the adoption of virtual technologies, which helps football properties connect with any stakeholder around the world at any time and drive operational efficiencies across the sports business.
And our guests today are experts on precisely that.
After working with top sports bodies across more than 40 events, Virtual Venue has demonstrated its ability to deliver cost savings, reduce carbon footprints, enhance event quality, and boost team productivity. Today, Sandro Batista & Vasco Pinheiro, Managing Partners at the firm, join us for today’s episode.
We discuss a bunch of things, including, the product, the use cases, and what they have learned from working with top-notch clients.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, the guys from FIFPRO are back, and this time, for a deep dive into the dynamics in the Asian football industry.
FIFPRO, as you probably know is the global trade union, representing the voice of around 66.000 professional footballers and their national unions to ensure they are heard at the international level.
Our guests are Takuya Yamazaki (FIFPRO Asia/Oceania Chair) and Brett Taylor (Head of Research and Policy at the Professional Footballers Association of Australia).
The three of us have an interesting conversation that covers the report they have published analyzing the impact of the changes in the Asian Champions League on players and clubs.
We look at it from different angles including performance, the commercial angle, or even travel logistics.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, we welcome another amazing female leader in football to the show. Aisha Nazia, who is involved with the World Freestyle Football Association, is also an advocate for “technology for a purpose” and was a speaker during WFS Asia.
This was a great conversation about the application of different technologies in sport, how the football industry compares to other industries about tech implementation, frameworks, the role technology can play in driving positive change through sport, advice for female leaders…
And so much more!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
It seems everything related to the world of web3 is ready to make a comeback and we wanted to understand where the space is heading.
This is why we are thrilled to welcome a true expert in the field to the show today. Pet Berisha, the man behind the Sporting Crypto newsletter and the Sporting Crypto Podcast is our guest on the show.
During the conversation, we discuss:
- The current state of web3 in sports, what went wrong in 2022, and what needs to be true for it to be a reality that truly changes football.
- We also cover examples of how the best sports brands are working with web3 including Nike or Manchester United.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week we welcome one of the best sports business broadcasters in the game, Ben Jacobs, for a wide-ranging conversation that covers:
- The Saudi Pro League and its ambition to become a top-tier football league.
- MLS valuations, “soccer” becoming an important element of culture in America, and the need to develop a strong inner league for sustained success
- An in-depth look at the European football industry… The EPL, broadcasting rights, Manchester United, the Superleague..
This one has it all...Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
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Steven Mandis, author of books like "The Real Madrid Way," or "What Happened to Serie A?" is our guest today.
He is also a Senior Academic Advisor to FIFA, he is helping UAX Rafa Nadal School of Sport in America. Overall, he is a true football business expert.
This was a fun one as we discussed a bunch of things, including:
- The main lessons he learned while writing his books.
- What the football industry can learn from American sports.
- Current dynamics like multi-club ownership, the possible Superleague, broadcasting, the live experience at a match, where he sees the future of football.
- We also talked about his role at the UAX Rafa Nadal School of Sport
And much more!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
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- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, Alexander Bielefeld, Director Global Policy & Strategic Relations at FIFPRO, is our guest on the show.
FIFPRO, as you probably know is the global trade union, representing the voice of around 66.000 professional footballers and their national unions to ensure they are heard at the international level.
Alex and I discuss a bunch of things, including:
- The player workload situation and the risk that playing the current amount of games has for the player’s health and even the business side of football.
- How that risk could grow further with new competitions, changes in formats of major tournaments, etc.
- We discuss some surprising findings from the Player Safety Report FIFPRO has published.
- And of course, we also discuss innovation and technology and how data can empower the player going forward.
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
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- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, we deep-dive into the Deloitte Money League Report, approaching leadership transitions and the need for innovation within football clubs.
And more!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, we review some topics that are impacting the football industry and things to look out for in 2024, including:
- The importance of “brand” in football and brand valuations using the example of Manchester United.
- The impact of “load management” in driving revenues and FIFPro’s player safety report.
- The importance of live experiences at stadiums going forward in the sports business model, and why the top teams in the world are investing in revamping their stadium.
And more!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Are you one of those folks in the industry wondering what is behind Saudi Arabia’s push toward becoming a leading global football hub?
This week, we travel back to WFS Asia, which took place in December 2023 to find out, thanks to an amazing panel that included the participation of:
- Carlo Nohra - Chief Operating Officer at the Roshn Saudi League
- Mohammed Awlia - Ministry of Sports
- Romeo Jozak - Saudi Arabian Future Falcons
- Omar Al Hakim - Serie A
- Andy Jackson - Footballco
And you will listen to them speak about:
- The role that bringing superstar players must play on and off the pitch.
- The impact that a robust football league has beyond sport, specifically in culture and socio-economic development.
- The ambitions from each angle towards the 2034 World Cup (the Pro League, Youth Football, The public institutions).
And so much more!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, we welcome Ahmed Al Khalifa to the show. Ahmed is the General Secretary at Riffa FC, a football club from Bahrain and a former alumnus at Johan Cruyff Institute.
This was a wide-ranging conversation, where we discussed:
- The day-to-day of running the club, including his role, the sports business model, opportunities or challenges.
- We reviewed in depth the state of the football industry in the MENA region
- His experience at Johan Cruyff Institute and how it helped him prepare for his role.
I think this conversation will surprise you, so I suggest you stick around...Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
One of the best things about WFS events is listening to the leaders and organizations pushing the industry forward. At WFS Asia we had the awesome opportunity to listen to how Serie A is approaching their international strategy, and we thought that this is a panel you would enjoy…a lot!
The panel included the participation of:
- Alfonso de Stefano - Serie A MENA Managing Director
- Michele Ciccarese - Serie A Marketing & Commercial Director
- Clarence Seedorf - Football legend and Serie A Ambassador
And you will listen to them speak about:
- Their 3 pillars to foster international growth: Tech, Culture, and Fan engagement.
- The role of content and adapting the global approach to each local market.
- How they are adapting to new trends and fan behaviors.
And so much more!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
We have a fun episode aligned for you to finish off the year, as we welcome Kasper Kronenberg, Editor in Chief and Co-Founder at Off the Pitch, one of the best football business intelligence services and databases in the world.
If you are into “club valuations” around the world (including Europe, the MLS, Saudi Arabia, Women’s Football…) and topics related to governance, this is an episode you do not want to miss!
But that’s not all! We also talk about the origins of the business, entrepreneurship, and lessons Kasper has learned throughout his career…this one has it all!
Next year will be a busy one with WFS events in London, Mexico, and Sevilla…check it out on our website!
Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, where every week we send updates, trends, and everything that goes on at our events. Find the link in the show notes.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, Natalie Bowles, Member Services Manager at the League Managers Association, and Kristian Dobrev, Deputy CEO at the Football Business Academy join us on the show to talk about developing a career in the sports industry, leadership, how to stay on top of current trends, the value of a good education…
If you are an “aspiring” sports business professional, this is a conversation for you.
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, we welcome Unmish Parthasarathi to the show. Unmish is the Founder of Picture Board Partners, which he launched after a brilliant career at brands like IMG, ESPN, FOX, and the International Cricket Council. I met Unmish because he is also a speaker at World Football Summit Asia and I realized he could be someone who brought a lot of value to you guys.
During the conversation, we discuss:
- How Content and technology can combine to drive profitable growth in the football industry.
- The current trends around sports content and how to engage a fan that is less intense and more fragmented.
- Lessons he has learned from working with and at some amazing brands.
- Leadership and career advice based on his experience so far.
I think this conversation is going to surprise you, so I suggest you stick around!
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
You can also buy tickets for WFS Asia, taking place on December 12-13th, on our website!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
If you are a follower of the podcast or simply interested in the football industry, I am pretty sure you have asked yourself about which are the markets with the greatest potential for football…right?
On today’s show, we are going to try and answer that question thanks to our friends from LTT Sports. We have just launched in collaboration with them a detailed report that looks into a group of markets to assess where most of the growth will come from. And just a little spoiler, it seems it would not be from Europe!
Today is the first of a series of conversations we will have over the next couple of months about this topic and on today’s show, Konstantin Kornakov & Fathi Abou El Gadaiel (former speaker at WFS Africa) join me to discuss the main findings of the report, trends and we discuss 3 specific markets. I was tempted to tell you which ones they were, but I think it’s best you listen to the episode!
Download the report on our WEBSITE.
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
You can also buy tickets for WFS Asia, taking place on December 12-13th, on our website!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, we welcome another amazing female leader in football to the show as I get to sit down with Ashlee-Fontes Comber, Owner & CEO of the Tallahassee Reckoning.
Ashlee and I had a fantastic conversation about what it has been like to build the football team, what makes it unique, their business model, and more.
She also shares some great advice for female leaders in football and her views on the current state of Women’s Football.
This is a great conversation for those of you out there interested in the women's game!
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
You can also buy tickets for WFS Asia, taking place on December 12-13th, on our website!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, we welcome Preeti Shetty, another amazing female leader in football, for an awesome conversation about her different roles:
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CEO of Upshot.
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Director at Brentford FC.
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She is involved with Ready, a platform aimed at educating women in the industry with new technologies.
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Entrepreneur after launching "Valeur" with another remarkable female leader in football: Arianna Criscione.
Preeti and I talked about her different roles, entrepreneurship, what went wrong in web3, leadership advice for female leaders, and the importance of using data to create a positive social impact...
This episode has it all! It is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
You can also buy tickets for WFS Asia, taking place on December 12-13th, on our website!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week we welcome Oli Perkins, Market Lead at VEO Technologies to the show. Veo’s AI-powered solution helps football clubs record, analyze, and live stream games
Our conversation covers, in addition to the value that VEO brings to the industry:
- Performance on the pitch, where we talk about how their mission-led approach has enabled them to work with Kevin de Bruyne, Lewes FC, and many more organizations.
- Sports marketing, and how VEO helps generate content at scale and even drive greater commercial revenue for lower-tier clubs.
- The lessons from seeing such amazing growth in the business, which can be valuable to any of you growing your own venture.
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
You can also buy tickets for WFS Asia, taking place on December 12-13th, on our website!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
I hope you agree that getting a high-quality education is key for any sports business professional.
This is why I was so excited to welcome this week’s two guests to the show: Vicente Valero, Campus Director at the European Sports Business School, and Borja Eroles, Operations Coordinator at Valencia CF.
And the reason I was looking forward to this conversation is precisely the combination of having someone from the ESBS academic team and one of their alumni, who is actually developing his career in the football industry.
And that’s really what the conversation is about:
- What are the pillars of a good educational program?
- How is that then applied to the reality of a football club?
- What skills do the sports industry leaders of tomorrow need to have?
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
You can also buy tickets for WFS Asia, taking place on December 12-13th, on our website!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- Twitter
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, we welcome two top-tier guests to the show. Alexander Jobst, CEO at Fortuna Düsseldorf, and Christophe Jehan, Deputy CEO at Targobank join us to discuss in-depth the fantastic “Fortuna for All” Initiative.
In case you don’t about this groundbreaking project, the essence of it is that over the next 5 years, Fortuna Düsseldorf will play 3 home games per season where fans can enjoy the match in the stadium completely free!
This a “never-seen-before” type of project in football…and as a matter of fact, the club won the WFS Best Branding Initiative Award presented by Summa Branding during World Football Summit Europe 2023!
As I said, the three of us discussed the initiative in detail, including what triggered the idea, how was the decision process was like, the key success factors, and how they plan to evolve it in the future.
Then, we transition into a conversation about the sponsorship and partnerships landscape before finishing off with some leadership and career advice for sports industry professionals.
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
You can also buy tickets for WFS Asia, taking place on December 12-13th, on our website!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- X
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, Rayde is back on the show for another masterclass on the state of the industry. We talk about:
- The role of sports content today, in the aftermath of the launch of David Beckham’s documentary
- The potential and the valuations of MLS and NWSL teams and how brands can capitalize on that momentum.
- What football can learn from the major American leagues
- Before closing off with trends and dynamics he sees in the industry.
This, as is always the case with Rayde, was tremendously fun! You will not want to miss this episode!
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
You can also buy tickets for WFS Asia, taking place on December 12-13th, on our website!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- Twitter
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
Multi-club ownership is one of the most transformative forces in the industry.
So this week, we bring you a fantastic panel from WFS Europe on multi-club ownership with Jordan Gardner (Twenty-First Group), Jeff Luhnow (Blue Crow Sports Group), Shawn Doss (Elevate Sports Ventures), and Nic Coward (Portas Consulting), where they discuss:
- The benefits and challenges of the multi-club ownership model.
- The key success factors that need to be considered and the importance of showing the proof of concept.
- The regions with the highest potential for the football industry.
Ultimately, the goal of the panel was to demonstrate if the model has more benefits than risks.
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
- Twitter
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Our weekly newsletter
- Our official YouTube channel
This week, you are invited to a masterclass on creating a digital sports publisher with Steve Calzada, Co-founder and Creative Director at Post United.
Post United is the number 1 football digital publisher in Spain, and they are taking the concept of providing information and entertainment around football to another level. The business was founded in 2019 and since then, they have had spectacular levels of growth, even challenging the traditional sports media outlets in Spain.
Steve and I talk about the sports content landscape, the value of involving creators in the business, competing in such a fierce industry, and more.
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit: The football we want, and need.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- LinkedIn
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Tony Mamodaly, Head of International Operations at TSG Hoffenheim is our guest on the show this week, in what is a true masterclass in international strategy and business frameworks.
Tony and I discuss:
- How TSG Hoffenheim approaches its international strategy and what makes it unique
- We talk about different levers of their strategy: Partnerships, the academy, technology, trends, and key success factors.
- We talk about leadership and career advice for upcoming industry professionals.
This episode is brought to you by Juan Valdez, which is a 100% premium Colombian coffee brand.
You can order it online at es.juanvaldez.com and they actually have a special discount for World Football Summit Podcast listeners. Enter the code WFSpodcast at checkout, which is applicable to their whole-bean coffee. And…they deliver to all markets in Europe! So give it a try and let me know what you think.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
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Today, we welcome Dr. Vicki G. Ross, another remarkable female leader in football to the show. Dr. Ross is the president of UNAFUT, the organism that manages the 1st division in Costa Rica, and, to my knowledge, she is the only woman leading a top-tier men's football league…in the world!
But Dr. Ross is much more than that, she is a fellow at the Central America Leadership Initiative, a previous board member and president of several non-profit organizations, she has a background in media and broadcasting…
I believe you are in for a treat as Dr. Ross and I discussed:
- Her role at UNAFUT including her business priorities, how she repositioned the brand, the challenges she has had to overcome, and of course, the opportunities ahead
- We also have an in-depth discussion about female leadership in football full of advice for those women looking to develop their careers in the industry.
Remember you can also subscribe to our newsletter where we share trends, dynamics, analysis, and everything that goes on at our events! Find the link in the show notes.
And now, enjoy this conversation with Dr. Vicki Ross
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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This week, we have a couple of amazing guests who will speak about two topics we are passionate about: Football (Soccer) & Sustainability.
Lu Barnes, captain at NWSL club OL Reign, and Santiago Gallo, Associate General Manager of the team, join the show to give a true demonstration of what embracing sustainability is truly about.
During the conversation, we talked about:
- How sustainability is at the core of the values of OL Reign and how they “live” those values.
- How it drives its partnership strategy and the overall relationship with the community of stakeholders.
- We also talk about leadership and setting an example for others to follow and become a “sustainable-driven” athlete or club
This was an inspiring conversation and I hope that one of the things you learn from it is that the key to starting any initiative is to believe in your mission and, go after it! Even if things are not perfect at the beginning...
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
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In previous episodes, we talked about how the traditional sports business model is outdated. Broadcasting rights will not increase forever, commercial partnerships are looking into maximizing the ROI of every penny they invest, and matchday revenue has its limits because of capacity constraints.
In addition, there is always the lingering topic of monetizing the international fan.
How do you solve this?
Technology can definitely help and our two guests today, Robert Rice, Founder & CEO at Transmira & Founder & Michal Glijer CEO at Zetly, are gonna open our eyes to new possibilities.
Both organizations are focused on bringing Digital Twin Technology and the Metaverse to the world of football. During the conversation, we talk about:
- How these technologies help create new sources of revenue through fan engagement, and stadium revenues.
- Actual examples of how they are being used across the sports industry.
- How to approach digital transformation and change management.
- And, given they are entrepreneurs who started embracing these technologies since long ago, we had to ask about entrepreneurship, career, and overall leadership advice.
This was a blast and I got a whole new understanding of digital twin technology. Hopefully, you will as well!
Remember, WFS Europe is approaching (September 20-21), and we're excited to announce that both Robert and Mike will go into full detail on the WFS stage!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape the future of football! Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com to buy your ticket now.
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
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Today, we welcome Arianna Criscione back to the show. I wanted to do so ever since our first conversation a few months back and I could not have asked for a better time to do so (we actually recorded this after the FIFA Women's World Cup Final between Spain & England)
This time around Arianna & I talked about the state of women’s football, analyzed opportunities going forward, and challenges that still need to be addressed.
This includes growing the sport sustainably, how investors are starting to realize the potential of women’s football, salaries, prize money, broadcasting, fan engagement…pretty much all the levers of the sports business model that will unlock new levels of growth.
If you are interested in women’s football, this is an episode you cannot miss!
Enjoy
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
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Thomas Rypens, Direct-to-Consumer Director at Club Brugge, is our guest on the show this week. Club Brugge is one of those clubs that are looking for new ways to grow revenues through technological innovation, and today you are in for a true masterclass on the mindset that is needed to embrace innovation within a football property
Thomas and I discussed:
- The countless initiatives they are testing and putting in place to improve the fan experience. Some examples include cashback initiatives, their decision to remove the ticketing offices at the stadium, becoming a cashless stadium and yes, we also discuss the role of AI.
- The process of going from data collection to insights to action plans.
- We close the conversation by talking about leadership, change management, and embracing innovation from every angle of the organization.
This episode is full of frameworks and ideas, and my guess is that you can learn from it as much as I did while recording it!
Remember that WFS Europe is just around the corner on September 20-21. Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape the future of football! Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com to buy your ticket!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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In today's episode, we're thrilled to feature yet another remarkable female leader in football, Erika Montemor. Head of Player Status at FIFA.
Are you ready to be inspired?
Our conversation covers:
- Her personal journey and her battle against cancer
- Her advice for aspiring female leaders in football and embracing risks
- Her role at FIFA and what it is like to work at one of the most important sports organizations.
- Erika is also a fantastic mentor, and she shares advice you will not want to miss!
This was a conversation I was really looking forward to, and boy did it deliver!
Remember WFS Europe takes place in Sevilla on September 20-21. Will you join us?
We've launched a special ticket for female leaders in sports, offering access to exclusive workshops with industry leaders, unique discounts, and more! If you're ready to take the next step in your sports industry career, don't miss this opportunity!
Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com to submit your request!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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This week we welcome Gavin Smith, Head of Data Analytics at Orlando Pirates to the show. I have been looking forward to this conversation with Gavin for several months, ever since he participated in an awesome panel during WFS Africa.
And the wait was well worth it. With Gavin, we speak about:
- The role that Data Science plays at Orlando Pirates.
- The frameworks and models that Gavin has developed for himself to perform his role more effectively.
- The future of data analytics in football, including the role of emotional intelligence in player performance.
This was so much fun and hope you also enjoy it!
Remember, WFS Europe is approaching (September 20-21). Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape the future of football!
Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com to buy your ticket.
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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Today, we welcome Tony Cherchi to the show. Tony is currently part of the team that works on broadcasting the MLS on Apple TV, so this is an amazing opportunity for you to learn some of the details behind that groundbreaking deal.
That's not all, Tony has more than 20 years of experience hosting TV shows covering live games, and interviewing the best of what sports have to offer, so the amount of knowledge he brings to the table is off the charts.
Tony and I discussed:
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His decision to join the Apple TV project with Major League Soccer, what it's like to be in the team, and the potential he sees for the MLS.
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We discuss the current trends and the future of sports journalism.
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Tony was also kind enough to share career advice and even anecdotes from his interviews with legends, Kaká, Thierry Henry, Javier Zanetti…or even the legend himself! Pelé.
This episode will not leave you indifferent...make sure you stick around!
Remember that WFS Europe is just around the corner on September 20-21. Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape the future of football! Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com to buy your ticket now.
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World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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Today, we welcome Daniel Geey to the show for a great overview of the sports law landscape in the football industry as well as a masterclass on building a successful career in the sports industry. His career as a sports lawyer includes club takeovers, high-profile transfers, commercial endorsement deals and disputes. He is also an author, and we get to talk about his new book, Build the Invisible and we explore the legal implications of key topics, including:
- The new FIFA agent regulations and their impact on the overall industry.
- The process and lessons learned from writing his books, Done Deal and Build the Invisible.
- Advice for those looking to enter and grow in the football industry.
- His experience at industry events like World Football Summit and how they help people grow and develop in the football industry
This conversation has a little of everything!
By the way, Daniel will be at WFS Europe on September 20-21. Will you be joining us? Don't miss out on the chance to shape the future of football! Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com and buy your ticket now!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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Leander Monbaliu, Partner & Chief Business Officer at LaSource, joins the show to discuss broadcasting, digital transformation, and startups!
Lasource works with high-profile startups, tech companies, and sports and media organisations to accelerate growth across the sports industry. Leander also has amazing experience in organizations such as the Belgian Pro League so the degree of expertise he brought to the table was fantastic.
In the episode, we talk about
- The evolving media landscape, and how sports properties can balance between traditional broadcasting methods and emerging platforms.
- We talk in-depth about digital transformation and how it can help evolve the traditional sports business model.
- We identify the traits of the best sports entrepreneurs.
- We close it out with leadership advice and the value of the WFS Awards, for which you can still apply!
Don't miss it!
And remember WFS Europe is approaching (September 20-21), and we're excited to announce that Leander will be joining us!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape the future of football! Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com to buy your ticket!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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Jordan Gardner returns to the podcast, ready to deep dive into some of the industry's most trending topics:
- Unpacking the influence of players joining the Saudi Pro League
- The implications of Saudi's PIF privatization strategy on the global football landscape
- Analyzing the current valuations of MLS franchises, including whether or not they will be sustainable.
- Assessing the ripple effects that Messi's signing for Inter Miami will bring to MLS.
- Pondering over the replicability of the Wrexham model across Europe
This was a fantastic review of the global football industry!
Remember that Jordan is a confirmed speaker for WFS Europe in Sevilla on September 20-21. His panel promises to be unmissable! Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Secure your place at www.worldfootballsummit.com today!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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Our guest today is David Diaz, Partner at Baker McKenzie and Head of Sport. With his extensive knowledge of sports law, David provides invaluable insights into some of the most pressing issues impacting the football industry.
In our conversation, we explore the legal implications of key topics, including:
- The new FIFA agent regulations and their potential challenges within the EU legal frameworks.
- The evolving landscape of multi-club ownership models.
- The legal and governance considerations of empowering fans in club decision-making processes.
- The potential clash between new competition proposals and the EU legal framework.
- His personal leadership advice and highlights the cases he's most proud of.
Remember that WFS Europe is just around the corner on September 20-21. Will you be joining us? Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com to grab your ticket!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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Have you ever wondered what's happening in the 98% of a football match when players aren't actually touching the ball? It's a fascinating thought, right? Considering what we typically focus on is that mere 2% of on-ball action!
Well, you're in for a treat today. Today we welcome Paul Neilson, General Manager at SkillCorner, to the show and he's going to blow your mind about this very topic.
SkillCorner has been doing some pretty incredible stuff in the football industry, making a name for themselves with their data-centric approach. And in this episode, Paul's going to share how they do it, including:
- How SkillCorner helps football clubs and other sports bodies make sense of their data to enable effective decision-making.
- Valuable learnings from their experiences with top-tier clubs globally, including the framework that best clubs from LaLiga, The Premier League, etc. use to analyze data.
- A sneak peek into what the future looks like for SkillCorner, especially after dipping their toes in the NBA and NFL waters.
- And of course, Paul's going to talk about the journey that brought him here and the qualities he thinks the most successful analysts possess.
The amount of data that could be analyzed during a match is incredible, but more so when understanding that the advantage comes from scaling those analytic capabilities.
Finally, remember WFS Europe is quickly approaching (September 20-21), and we're excited to announce that Paul will be joining us! Moreover, SkillCorner is part of the family of industry partners who will help us make the event a reality. After this engaging conversation, we're buzzing to see what's in store for Sevilla!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape the future of football! Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com to buy your ticket now.
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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This week, we bring you a panel I was lucky enough to moderate between Milos Nenadovic (LaLiga) and Juan Antón de Salas (Villarreal FC) during Football Innovation Forum where we explore how football clubs can boost stadium revenues in a highly competitive entertainment landscape.
Key points of discussion include:
- The role of unique stadium experiences in capturing non-traditional sports fans.
- Attracting wider audiences: How are Villarreal CF and LaLiga doing so?
- Maintaining stadium relevance in the digital era.
- Optimizing return on stadium investments through service diversification.
- Use data and KPIs to measure the success of new stadium initiatives.
If you prefer, you can also watch this panel on our official YouTube channel...
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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Today we welcome Carlo de Marchis to the show, in what was a super fun conversation about innovation in sports. What I liked most about this one is the number of topics that Carlo is knowledgeable about including:
- The intriguing world of Generative AI and how it's changing the game in sports.
- A deep-dive into sports innovation, touching base on fascinating initiatives like the Kings League, Wrexham, the groundbreaking MLS / Apple deal, and the ever-evolving eSports scene.
- An insightful analysis of how fan behavior is shaping broadcasting trends.
- To wrap it all up, Carlo imparts invaluable leadership advice and identifies key skills for the sports industry's future trailblazers.
Honestly, this was a true “sports innovation” masterclass!
But before jumping into it, remember that WFS Europe is just around the corner on September 20-21, and Carlo will be joining us as a confirmed speaker for the event. Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape the future of football! Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com to buy your ticket now.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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Today we welcome Nicole Allison, a prime example of a female leader driving change in women’s football. With an amazing career that spans across consulting, media, notable roles at Tottenham Hotspur, the English Football League, and now, as the proud owner of Worcester City Women FC, Nicole truly embodies the spirit of the game.
In our conversation, we talk about:
1️⃣ The intriguing evolution of women's football and Nicole's strong belief in investing at the grassroots level to unlock the next level of growth.
2️⃣ Her inspiring journey to Worcester City, and the club's mission to create an impact that transcends beyond football.
3️⃣ The trials and triumphs of owning a football club.
4️⃣ And lastly, Nicole imparts invaluable leadership wisdom, a must-hear for women aspiring to leave their mark in this industry.
By the way, Nicole has saved the date for WFS Europe, taking place in Sevilla on September 20-21. Will you join us?
We've launched a special ticket for female leaders in sports, offering access to exclusive workshops with industry leaders, unique discounts, and more! If you're ready to take the next step in your sports industry career, don't miss this opportunity!
Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com to submit your request.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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We're thrilled to have Timm Jäger, CEO of EintrachtTech at Eintracht Frankfurt, join us on the show. This is a club that has made innovation a core part of its identity and has been recognized with several awards, including "The German Innovation Award," a place in the "Top 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany," and the "WFS Award for Best Digital Transformation Initiative" in Sevilla last year.
During our conversation, Timm shares valuable insights into the innovative strategies that have made Eintracht Frankfurt a leader in the industry, including:
- The club's journey to becoming an innovative organization and the challenges they faced along the way.
- An overview of the different initiatives they're currently working on, and the important role fans play in driving innovation.
- The keys to leading innovation at a football club and how to create a culture that supports it.
You'll be amazed to see how Eintracht Frankfurt has transformed into much more than a football club.
Remember that WFS Europe is just around the corner on September 20-21, and Timm will be joining us as a confirmed speaker for the event. Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape the future of football! Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com to buy your ticket now.
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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In today's episode, we're thrilled to feature yet another inspiring female leader in football, Agustina de Giovanni. As the Director of Mental Performance and Culture at MLS Club DC United, Agustina is a mental performance coach specializing in football/soccer. Our conversation covers:
- The importance of mental training in optimizing performance
- Mindsets, frameworks, and techniques to effectively incorporate mental training into the overall training regime
- Agustina's unique method and her work with athletes and teams
- Valuable advice for aspiring female leaders in the industry
By the way, Agustina is confirmed to speak at WFS Europe, taking place in Sevilla on September 20-21. Will you join us?
We've launched a special ticket for female leaders in sports, offering access to exclusive workshops with industry leaders, unique discounts, and more! If you're ready to take the next step in your sports industry career, don't miss this opportunity!
Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com to submit your request.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
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Have you ever wondered what leading innovation initiatives at a “smaller” club is like?
Javier Jiménez Sacristán is the guest on our show today and at the time of this recording, he was the Innovation Director at SD Ponferradina, a club from the Spanish second division.
The conversation with him covers four main topics:
- Innovation and the role of technology at a football club
- His approach to developing the commercial strategy
- The evolution in technology, profit, and commercial strategy among football properties
- Leadership & overall lessons from Javier's career.
What I like most about this conversation is that being innovative is about “mindset”…and not age. Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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We have a very special guest for you today and probably someone who needs no introduction. César Azpilicueta, captain at Chelsea FC and founder of the eSports team, Falcons, joins us for an awesome episode!
This was a conversation I was really looking forward to because I wanted to get to know César not as a footballer, but as a person, a leader, and a businessman. I hope you are ready for a masterclass on building a personal brand around values and how César delivers against those values across his multiple projects and initiatives. We discussed:
- The framework César uses to decide how he gets involved in different projects.
- We talk in detail about his eSports team, Falcons, including their remarkable levels of growth, their social media strategy, and the way they approach commercial partnerships.
- We also talk about the eSports category and why other footballers are interested in the space.
- Finally, César shares priceless lessons on leadership both on and off the pitch.
I had high expectations for this interview and I was pleasantly surprised but how much fun and how much I learned from speaking with César. I honestly hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did!
Finally, remember that WFS Europe will travel back to Sevilla on September 20-21. Will you? We have a wide selection of tickets available for those who want to help shape the future of football. Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com and buy your ticket right now!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
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Paul Dreisbach, founder of Petrichor and former speaker of WFS Africa, is our guest on this week's episode
Petrichor develops youth football programs in Cameroon, and in partnership with La Liga, it operates the largest girls’ youth league in Cameroon.
Paul is an advocate of sports for social change and during the conversation we discuss
- The origins and the “why” behind Petrichor.
- What they have learned from their partnership with LaLiga
- His thoughts on how the Women’s game should evolve in the future
Toward the end, we have a thoughtful conversation on leadership and entrepreneurship. Paul is a great example of how anybody can use sport to make the world a better place, and hopefully, his story will inspire you to do so!
Finally, remember that WFS Europe is on September 20-21. Will you be there? We have a wide selection of tickets available for those who want to help shape the future of football. Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com and buy your ticket right now!
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
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Today, we welcome two guests from Deportivo de A Coruña to the show as Carlos Cantó, Board Member at the Club, and Massimo Benassi, who is their Chief Business Development Officer, join us to share how are they trying to professionalize the club and take their commercial strategy to another level. Now, this is an interesting case because Deportivo is a club with a strong legacy and a powerful brand in the Spanish market, but they are currently competing in the 3rd division.
The three of us cover a bunch of topics, including:
- The pillars behind the Deportivo A Coruña brand and the amazing success of some of their marketing & sponsorship initiatives
- How they are approaching their commercial & partnership strategy
- Or even, how a club in their situation tackles international growth
At the end of the day, the foundations of football are made up of many properties that are not competing at the elite level, which is why we believe this is a conversation that could be of great value.
By the way, both Carlos & Massimo will be at WFS Europe. Will you?
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit, which returns to Sevilla on September 20-21. The biggest football industry event is already on the horizon so if you want to join the leaders that will shape the future of football, this is your opportunity
Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com and buy your ticket!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
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This week, we welcome another awesome female leader in football. Romaney Pinnock is the founder of Badgers Academy in South Africa, and she has a very clear mission: Creating a safe space for girls to play football.
Romaney joins us for an inspiring wide-ranging conversation that includes:
- The origins of Badgers and the positive impact they are creating in South Africa.
- The different “hats” she needs to wear to actually make change happen.
- We also discuss the state of women’s football and where investment is most needed to unlock the next level of growth.
- Finally, we also get to know Romaney as a leader and the advice she has for aspiring female leaders of the football industry.
Romaney is honest, strong, and direct. Hopefully, you will get a ton of value from this interview.
By the way, she already has marked on her calendar that WFS Europe will take place in Sevilla on September 20-21. Will you join us?
Remember we have launched a special ticket for female leaders in sports which grants you access to exclusive workshops with other industry leaders, unique discounts, and more! If you are looking to take the next step in your sports industry career, this is your chance!
Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com and submit your request!
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
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Michael Broughton is our remarkable guest today, and if you are curious about how to evolve the commercial model of football properties or the impact that technology can have in sports and the relationship fans have with the clubs they support, this is an episode you do not want to miss!
Michael is brilliant at simplifying complex concepts and making them understandable.
- We start things strong by discussing Michael and his father’s bid to acquire Chelsea.
- This leads us to a deep dive into Michael’s fan flywheel model and what “putting the fan at the center” really means.
- We then transition into an insightful conversation about how blockchain technology and its different applications can transform the sports business model by empowering the fan.
- Along the way, we discuss “community”, content strategy, the executive roles that every sports business needs, and much more!
Michael will join us for WFS Europe on September 20-21. Will you? We have a wide selection of tickets available for those who want to help shape the future of football.
Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com and buy your ticket right now!
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
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Ferran Prieto, Co-Founder of Everest Talent Management, is our excellent guest today. Ferran helps build strategic partnerships between athletes and organizations and he works with sports legends like Pau Gasol, Juan Mata, and César Azpilicueta.
This conversation was so much fun…I could have gone for hours asking questions and I think you will get a ton of value from it. We discussed:
- How the investment strategy has strong ties to the athlete’s personal brand
- The differences in the investment culture among North American and European athletes.
- We talk about the dynamics of athletes investing in football clubs, the MLS, Women’s Football, eSports…
- We discuss how athletes are using their platforms to create a positive change in society as well, including the example set by Pau Gasol, Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford.
- We also discuss trends to look out for but remember guys, this episode does not aim to provide any form of financial advice. It is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
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In today’s episode, we continue celebrating female leadership in football as we welcome Rocío Ruiz-Berdejo, Head of Marketing at Real Betis, to the show.
In case you were not yet aware, Real Betis has become, probably, a landmark example in the realm of sustainability. Rocío is passionate about sports and sustainability, which makes her a perfect fit for the job. In the conversation, we talk about:
- The origins of the sustainability program at Real Betis and the challenges they have had to overcome.
- How they are involving fans, partners and even other clubs in Europe in their initiatives
- The mindset with which football industry leaders should approach sustainability
And, remember we have launched a special ticket for female leaders in sports which grants you access to exclusive workshops with other industry leaders, unique discounts, and more! If you are looking to take the next step in your sports industry career, this is your chance!
Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com and submit your request!
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to help football clubs implement technology-related projects that have the potential to increase revenues significantly? If so, you are in for a real treat in today’s conversation.
Today, we continue our “female leaders in football” series but this time we look at it from the “brand side.”
Patricia Peiró Hergueta, Chief Strategy Officer at Telecoming, is our excellent guest. Telecoming helps sports businesses monetize audiences through mobile technology and Patricia (or Pati) is the person in charge of leading their strategy.
I think you will get a ton of value from this conversation in which we talk about:
- The number of opportunities for fan engagement & creating new sources of revenue that mobile technology enables for football clubs.
- The questions you need to ask yourself before attempting any innovation-based project.
- Frameworks and mindsets football industry leaders need based on the projects Telecoming has carried out for top-tier football clubs.
- Finally, we also get to know Patricia as a leader and the characteristics that she believes leaders need
I hope you are ready for an amazing conversation full of lessons and insightful quotes and, remember, WFS Europe will travel back to Sevilla on September 20-21. Will you?
We have launched a special ticket for female leaders in sports which grants you access to exclusive workshops with other industry leaders, unique discounts, and more! If you want to take the next step in your sports industry career, this is your chance!
Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com and submit your request!
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Have you ever wondered what it's like to lead the Marketing Department at a football club?
Today we welcome Asli Elif Koç, Head of Marketing at Istanbul Basaksehir to the show. The club was founded only 9 years ago but that has not prevented it from winning the league or becoming a regular in European competitions.
Asli is passionate about football and you can tell throughout this conversation, in which we cover:
- The secrets behind Istanbul Basaksheir’s spectacular growth.
- Aligning what their fan wanted with their values and their partnership strategy.
- The club's strong views on sustainability and how they are executing their sustainability strategy.
- Her advice for aspiring female leaders of the football industry.
And, Asli will join us for WFS Europe in Sevilla on September 20-21. Will you? We have launched a special ticket for female leaders in sports which grants you access to exclusive workshops with other industry leaders, unique discounts, and more! If you are looking to take the next step in your sports industry career, this is your chance!
Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com and submit your request!
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
We could not think of a better guest to bring to the show to kick off our new series aimed at celebrating and encouraging female leadership in football.
Arianna Criscione, former professional football player for teams like Paris Saint Germain and now Head of Women’s Football at N3xt Sports, joins us for an amazing conversation that touches upon:
- The current state of Women’s Football and its potential.
- What the game needs to unlock the next level of growth.
- The differences in approaches towards developing women's football in North America vs Europe.
- Finally, we also get to know Arianna as a leader and a change-maker and the advice she has for aspiring female leaders of the football industry.
Arianna is a force of nature and I am sure you will feed off her energy, just like I did during the conversation.
And, she will join us for WFS Europe in Sevilla on September 20-21. Will you? We have launched a special ticket for female leaders in sports which grants you access to exclusive workshops with other industry leaders, unique discounts, and more! If you are looking to take the next step in your sports industry career, this is your chance!
Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com and submit your request!
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, we are very proud to kick off a new series in the World Football Summit podcast aimed at celebrating and encouraging female leadership in football. And to celebrate this, we are doing things a bit differently on this episode. Rather than having one guest to kick it off, we have gone into the vault and rescued some of the best quotes from female speakers at different World Football Summits events of 2022 on what it takes to lead, challenges, mindset…and so much more.
The speakers you will hear from in this episode include, among many others, Cindy Parlow-Cone, Maggie Murphy, Susan Destombes, Danita Johnson, Lina SouLouKou, or Ebru Koksal, among many others.
Then, throughout the year, we will speak with different female trailblazers who are helping shape the future of football and we will continue to bring in remarkable female leaders on an ongoing basis.
By the way, are you, or do you know of other female changemakers in the industry or looking to get their foot in the door?
If so, you should know that we have launched a special ticket for female leaders in sports which grants you access to an exclusive workshop with other industry leaders, unique discounts, and more! This is your chance to take the next step in your career and grow within the industry we all love.
Head over to www. worldfootballsummit.com and submit your request!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, we have a fantastic conversation for you as we welcome Juan Antón, Commercial Director at Villarreal CF, from LaLiga in Spain, to the show.
Juan has been working at the club for 14 years. How many employees do you know that have been able to last that long at a football club? Remember when Jordan Gardner said that Culture is driven by people and that having the right culture and stability gets you 85% of the way there?
Well, Villarreal CF is a fantastic example of that framework.
Juan and I cover a bunch of topics:
- What are the pillars that define the Villarreal brand from a “business” perspective
- The strong ties, impact, and connection that Villarreal has with its community. This includes developing a model that is relatable across all fronts
- Initiatives around their recently renovated stadium (La Cerámica) or their purpose-driven program, Endavant
- The international expansion of their brand
- Their commercial & partnerships model
Villarreal CF is a true business case to learn from for anybody in sports, so we recommend you do not miss any second of the conversation.
By the way, Juan and the team at Villarreal CF are “regulars” at WFS Europe. Will you join them?
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit, which returns to Sevilla on September 20-21. The biggest football industry event is already on the horizon so if you want to join the leaders that will shape the future of football, this is your opportunity.
Buy your tickets for WFS Europe 2023 HERE
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, we finally welcome our friend Rayde Luis Baez, founder of Sporthink and of The Connect, to the show. Rayde is an expert in helping sports brands define their partnership strategies, understand the role of technology in the sports business model, and how to build a sound business strategy that fuels growth. But most of all, he is a great guy to talk to.
In fact, for those of you looking to start your career in the sports industry, make sure you listen to learn from his career path.
I wanted to bring Rayde to the show to talk about many things, including:
- The current ownership models in football and we cover in depth the multi-sport model, investment funds, and the synergies these models create.
- Leagues, clubs, and other sports organizations that are using the financial resources they have received to improve their sports business and their fan engagement initiatives.
- Frameworks for innovation in sports and the debate between evolving the sport product without modifying its essence. This is something that Euroleague basketball has done remarkably well, which is something we cover in detail
- How the football industry compares to the basketball industry and what can it learn from it.
- We also have time to talk about the role that web3 could have in football, and why “context” is such an important element to see the technology succeed.
In sum, this is a masterclass that goes all over the place.
Rayde in fact participated in a workshop during WFS Europe 2022 that looked into "Governance & Ownership" trends in football and we summarized the main findings in a free report you can download on our website.
And tickets are also available for WFS Europe 2023! You can now take advantage of our Early Bird offer for WFS Europe in Sevilla on September 20-21. Purchase your ticket today and benefit from a 25% discount on all tickets to the event! Make sure you hurry up though, the offer expires on February 21st!
And if you are a student, make sure you check out our special rate for students, which will help you start a career in the football industry.
Buy your tickets for WFS Europe 2023 HERE
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Optimizing player performance should be at the top of the football industry's agenda…but, is it?
This was the question that 11 industry experts asked themselves during a workshop in WFS Europe, in Sevilla, which was led by today's guest.
Ismael Fernández is a co-founder of ThermoHuman, who are pioneers in thermography software, and together we go into detail about 5 challenges that seem to stand as barriers to maximizing player performance, and which were discussed in-depth during the workshop:
- Competition requirements. In other words, how can you balance the need for training & recovery vs the pressure to play more games that drive greater revenue?
- The role of technology in creating an appropriate training regime and how too much of it can actually lead to a lack of focus.
- Training frequency within such a complex calendar.
- The athlete's role in the equation, especially given that every day that passes they are more empowered to take control of their own data.
- The lack of "player vs organization" alignment.
As a matter of fact, we have published a special report in collaboration with ThermoHuman, summarizing the conversation around these 5 topics. You can download it now at this LINK.
Remember that tickets are now available for WFS Europe! Visit www.worldfootballsummit.com and make sure you join the rest of industry leaders to shape the future of football!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Jordan Gardner returns to the show, and the timing could not have been better. Jordan has a unique perspective on the different investment trends impacting the industry, given his role as a previous owner of FC Helsingor in Denmark and now, as an advisor to many groups and individuals looking for opportunities in football.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The current ownership models in football, including multi-sport models, investment funds, or athletes investing across sports
- How the projected market correction could impact the sports industry and the valuations of certain clubs
- But we also get to talk about culture and leadership, picking up on the conversation we had on the very first episode of the show.
In sum, if you are curious about the current ownership landscape in football, this is another great episode for you! But, a quick disclaimer, this conversation is not or should not be taken as financial advice. It is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only.
You can actually download your free copy of a special report on “Ownership & Governance” HERE
Remember you can now enjoy our Early Bird offer for WFS Europe in Sevilla on September 20-21. Purchase your ticket today and benefit from a 25% discount on all tickets to the event! The biggest football industry event is already on the horizon so if you want to join the leaders that will shape the future of football, this is your opportunity
Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com and buy your ticket now!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Optimizing for player performance has taken on a whole new meaning over the past few years. It is not only about achieving peak “physical” performance, mental awareness and overall well-being have been found to be just as important.
So, for this week's episode, we bring you this amazing panel with 5 top-tier sports industry experts, including:
- Kirsten Holmes - Vice President, Performance Science at WHOOP
- Dr. Meeta Singh - An expert in the science of sleep, who actually visited the podcast on episode 4 of The World Football Summit Podcast
- Agustina De Giovanni - Director of Mental Performance and Culture D.C. United
- Matteo Bartalucci - Head of Medical Services at Formula Medicine
- Thomas Roos - Entrepreneur, Professional Triathlete & Science Consultant
In a panel moderated by Alejandro Sánchez, from the Real Madrid Business School at Universidad Europea.
You will see them talk about:
- The factors that help develop “Mental Resilience,” such as sleep and self-awareness.
- The critical importance of sleep regularity, sleep debt, and the challenges in the sports industry which prevent athletes from achieving it.
- Why the connection between mind and body is foundational for achieving peak performance.
- The role of technology in helping football teams and players predict injuries before they happen.
This week we have also published a special report in collaboration with ThermoHuman looking at 5 barriers specific to the sports industry that make it difficult for players and/or teams to achieve optimal player performance. In fact, Meeta and Agustina participated in that workshop as well! You can download it now on this LINK.
Also, guys, remember that tickets are now available for WFS Europe! If you purchase your ticket today you get 2 tickets for the price of 1, but hurry up! We have a limited number of passes available and the offer expires on January 31st!
The biggest football industry event is already on the horizon so if you want to join the leaders that will shape the future of football, this is your opportunity
Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com and buy your ticket now!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
After a remarkable 2022, in which record-breaking figures were seen across all fronts, including:
- Fan attendance
- Investment
- Broadcasting deals
- Partnerships
2023 needs to be the year in which the next level of growth is unlocked, and perhaps more importantly, how can it pave the road toward “profitability.”
But, what does it take to make the game more profitable?
We went to WFS Europe22 to bring back a brilliant panel in which Ebru Koksal, from Women in Football & Maggie Murphy, from Lewes FC, share their thoughts and expertise in a panel moderated by Elise Kossaifi from Portas Consulting.
The three of them talk about:
- The pillars that drive profitability for Lewes FC
- The importance of distributing resources fairly & getting women into leadership positions
- Attracting new segments of fans into the game, outside of those that are "loyalists" or fanatics.
- The key role content needs to play in growing interest in Women's Football
- The potential for the future
This panel has amazing insights from two leaders that are actually making change happen!
And tickets are now available for WFS Europe 2023! Enjoy our Super Early Bird offer where you can buy 2 tickets for the price of 1. Check out further details on www.worldfootballsummit.com
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, we welcome Carlos Cantó to the show. Carlos is the founder of SPSG Consulting and has amazing expertise working with some of the biggest names in the sports industry, he is a member of the board at Deportivo de La Coruña, teaches at several top-tier business schools, and is a Member of the World Football Summit advisory board.
The reason we wanted to have Carlos on the show is that we have published a special report on Ownership & Governance in football, which is the outcome of a survey and a workshop during WFS Europe with almost 20 top industry experts analyzing the new ownership landscape that is transforming the football industry.
The conversation with Carlos covers:
- The new type of ownership models in football or the ones that may be at risk.
- Which one has the biggest opportunity according to the experts?
- The priorities in terms of Governance that football industry leaders should keep in mind.
- What to expect in the future.
In sum, in you are curious about the current ownership landscape in football, this is the episode for you! But, a quick disclaimer, this conversation is not or should not be taken as financial advice. It is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only.
You can actually download your free copy of the report on this website.
Finally, remember you can pre-register Football Innovation Forum in Istanbul on June 9th.
And, you can now enjoy our Super Early Bird offer for WFS Europe in Sevilla on September 20-21. Purchase your ticket today and benefit from our 2 for the price of 1 offer, but hurry up! We have a limited number of passes available.
The biggest football industry event is already on the horizon so if you want to join the leaders that will shape the future of football, this is your opportunity!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, we welcome Daniel Bernard to the show. Now, if you don’t know who Daniel is, I suggest you stick around for this fantastic conversation around data strategy, leadership, the power of sports to change the world… We went all over the place!
Daniel has more than 20 years of experience in the sports industry as a Founder & an investor, so he really brings a unique perspective to the table, which is why I was very much looking forward to having him as a guest.
In particular, we discuss:
- His new venture, Kick Off- More than Football, and how he helps leading football organizations to get the most out of their data from both a “performance” and “commercial” point of view
- The principles behind an effective data strategy, including examples of top-tier sports organizations that can be a benchmark for the football industry
- He also shares amazing stories about how football can help make a better world
- His approach to leadership, making tough decisions, and having difficult conversations during challenging times like the ones we live in
- How networking at in-person events has led him to new opportunities he had not even considered.
This was a true masterclass and I hope you get value from it too! But, as a quick disclaimer, this conversation should not be taken as financial advice. It is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only.
Daniel was also a speaker at WFS Europe and you can find the panel he participated in on our official YouTube channel.
Remember we have already opened our pre-register forms for Football Innovation Forum in Istanbul on June 9th. And, you can also pre-register for WFS Europe in Sevilla on September 20-21.
Head over to www. worldfootballsummit.com and submit your request!
And, if you want to learn more about Daniel make sure you connect with him on LinkedIn and visit his website at https://www.kickoff.sport
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
For this episode, we welcome Irene Martínez and David Dassonville to the show. Both of them work as Solution Consultants for Hudl.
Hudl is a pioneer brand in performance analysis technology, helping more than 200,000 teams in 40+ global sports. More than 6M users use Hudl's services including online coaching tools, mobile and desktop apps, smart cameras, analytics, professional consultation, and much more, which are not exclusive for the professional level. The grassroots teams can benefit from their sports performance technology as well.
In the conversation we cover:
- The evolution in player performance/match analysis over the years and how understanding data helps football clubs level the playing field.
- The characteristics that football industry leaders need to implement data-driven projects.
- Lessons they have learned from some of the sports properties they have worked with.
It is also interesting because Irene joined us for WFS Europe and David for WFS Africa, which provides a good opportunity to compare the state of the industry in the two regions.
Check out these additional resources in case you want to learn more about how Hudl brings value to the football industry:
- Scouting & Securing the Football Talent of the Future - A panel from WFS Europe
- The role of digital technology in improving player performance - A panel from WFS Africa
- Hudl's analysis of the top 5 European football leagues
- Hudl's blog for professional sports teams
Why should you listen to this episode? It is a good opportunity to learn from those who are on the "day-to-day" work with sports properties worldwide.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, we have a fantastic conversation for you as we welcome Félix Torralba, Chief Revenue Officer at RCD Mallorca, to the show.
RCD Mallorca is a unique club from a "sports business" perspective thanks to:
- Their loyal fan base and legacy as a football club
- A powerful set of clubs assets and a brand that is recognized at a global scale
- Their geographic location: Mallorca is a popular tourist destination, with good weather, plenty of services and hospitality packages, etc. all of which lend themselves to help the club deliver more than just "in-game" experiences.
- They are backed by American investors who have experience running the Phoenix Suns of the NBA and they also receive great support from LaLiga to expand their brand internationally.
With Félix we cover three main topics that help us understand how he drives growth:
- The fan experience & the different ways they generate revenue from fan engagement initiatives.
- Growing the brand internationally both from the fan and commercial angle.
- Their partnership and sponsorship model
If you ever wondered what it is like to drive the business growth of a club, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
Also, make sure you mark your calendars as we have already opened our pre-register forms for Football Innovation Forum in Istanbul on June 9th.
You can also pre-register for WFS Europe in Sevilla on September 20-21. The biggest football industry event is already on the horizon so if you want to join the leaders that will shape the future of football, this is your opportunity
Head over to www. worldfootballsummit.com and submit your request!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Women's football is experiencing unstoppable momentum and is headed for exponential growth, as you can see in the article we published on our blog with the best quotes in 2022,
But, while we fully agree with these conclusions, we wondered, is this true in all regions of the world? During WFS Africa in Durban, we noticed the industry leaders are keen on growing the women's game and seeing it become as relevant as in Europe or North America but there is still a long road ahead. What does it need to thrive?
Today we share a fantastic panel from WFS Africa in which:
- Lola Ogunbote - Head of Women's Football at Burnley FC and Executive Director ar Goals for Girls
- Thlopie Motsepe- Chairman at Mamelodi Sundowns
- Romaney Pinnock - Founder at Badgers Football Academy
- Paul Dreisbach - President & Founder at Petrichor Football Association
Take the stage in a brilliantly moderated conversation by Dr. Mariam Mell'Osiime Mpaata, in which they discuss:
- How to address the stereotypes around the women's game still present in the continent.
- What is needed to grow the ecosystem as a whole.
- The importance of defining the legacy of the bid for the Women's World Cup in Africa.
- Why investors should also dedicate financial resources to youth and grassroots programs.
- The importance of education both at home at on training grounds.
If you like the episode or the podcast in general, we would really appreciate it if you could rate it and share it with other friends and colleagues…this will help us reach more people in the industry who could benefit from this episode.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
As we approach the end of 2022, it is good to stop and reflect on how the year has evolved and analyze the dynamics that are shaping the future of the football industry, some of which include:
- Women’s football finally getting the recognition it deserves, and the question now is how it can unlock the next level of growth.
- Sustainability and how football can become a driving force in influencing society to invest more in creating a better planet.
- Web3: Crypto, Blockchain, FanTokens, NFTs. What a rollercoaster has it been for the space, right? While at beginning of the year the expectations were through the roof, these last few months have seen the space tremble with the vast amount of scandals, failed initiatives, etc.
But, in the particular case of web3, are there still “reasons to believe”? Is this shakeup a necessary evil to wipe out all of the weak projects? Or was it just “hype” all along?
We went back into the vault to share with you a fantastic panel from the WFS Europe stage in Sevilla where:
- Michael Sidgemore - Co-founder & Partner at Broadhaven Capital Partners
- Elfrid Samba - Head of Social at IOCONIC (Ex-Gymshark)
- Fred Antunes - CEO at Real Fevr
- Antonio Cacorino - Founder & CEO at Apex Capital
Discuss all the different opportunities and upsides that web3 can have for sports in a panel moderated by David Cierco
So, if you really want to understand what the experts envision for the future, make sure you stick around for the entire session. And, if you want more “web3 in sports” related content coming your way, then make sure you subscribe as we will have more guests coming in to talk about the space.
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Our guest today is Bas Schnater, founder of Fan Engagement Consultancy, a fan experience sports marketing business that has worked with the likes of UEFA, the dutch club AZ Alkamaar and even the Premier League.
Shortly after participating in WFS Europe as a speaker in a panel discussing fan engagement strategies, Bas published a brilliant article with detailed research on how football clubs can do a better job in connecting with GenZ fans.
You can read the article HERE
You can also see his participation in the WFS Europe stage on this VIDEO
If you are a regular follower of the industry you know this is one of the key priorities for sports properties worldwide. What are the main conclusions of the study?
- Give Gen Z influence in helping shape the future, they want to be involved in the strategic
- “Gen Z said carries the weight of the world on its shoulders” - The importance of psychological wellbeing
- Sports organizations need to stand up against topics that concern Gen Z like equality and inclusion, social empowerment, and other "Purpose-driven" initiatives.
- The balance between “career and personal life” is a key factor that GenZ values when deciding their next career move.
- Gen Z shows great concern about the environment and climate change.
Now, what we liked most from Bas’ article is that it gives practical advice for any sports business to implement, and during the conversation, he shares practical advice anybody in the industry can learn from.
Why should you care? Well, GenZ are the fans of today and the ones who will educate the future generation of sports fans. Is your sports business going to risk its long-term strategy because it was not able to connect with them today?
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
On November 16th-17th, the global football industry gathered in Durban (South Africa) for the first-ever World Football Summit Africa. If there was one common theme we took away from it is that “there is massive untapped potential in the African football industry” but it needs to address the challenges that are blocking growth, one of the main ones being finding new sources of revenue.
There are three pillars within the commercial marketing model of football clubs: Merchandising, Matchday, and Sponsorships.
And it was precisely on this last one that there was an amazing panel on the live stage of WFS Africa where Kike Levy, Southern Sports Lead at Meta - Victor Williams, CEO at NBA Africa, and Kabelo Bosilong, Founder at SportSense gave a true masterclass on sponsorship and how African football clubs can address these challenges. Anybody can learn from this session, so we encourage you to listen in. You will learn about the importance of focusing on the fundamentals, the role that digital can play in gathering customer data while also amplifying digital activations, or how the player empowerment era is changing the traditional commercial marketing model.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
Today, we welcome Lindi Ngwenya, founder of Sisu Sports Management to the show.
Sisu Sports Management is a talent agency but with a different angle as they work with players/coaches from less well-supported areas of the game such as African Football, smaller European Leagues, and Women's Football.
Now they are also looking to provide African football talent with new opportunities in American colleges through their new digital platform, Uburu.
This was a great conversation that covered a lot of ground:
- We talked about how we can unlock the next level of growth for women's football, and the differences between the sport in Africa and other regions like Europe or North America.
- Sisu effectively means resilience, so this leads us to talk about leadership skills and what she has learned from working with some of her clients
- The potential she sees for the African football industry and expectations ahead of World Football Summit Africa
- We even had time to talk about the role of AI technology in helping grow the sport or some of the opportunities behind web3.
You can learn more about Sisu at https://www.sisusportsmanagement.com or follow them on Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn
Lindi is also a speaker at the first-ever World Football Summit Africa, so you will see more from her on the live stage in Durban.
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
The start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is just 10 days away now and it seems like a perfect time to talk about the tournament from “the business” side. A few weeks ago in WFS Europe, we welcomed Khaled Al- Suwaidi, Director of Stakeholder Relations at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the live stage in Sevilla.
The masterful David Garrido carries out this interview with Khaled; no stone is left unturned. They look at the objectives they have for the region after the World Cup, expectations on the pitch and off it, and the elements that define the fan experience but they also have time to tackle some of the most controversial issues that include safety, sustainability or equality and inclusion among others.
Our recommendation is for you to listen to the entire interview trying to be as objective as possible to understand the “rationale” behind some of the decisions. Then you may find yourself changing your mind once you listen to it, or maybe not! But at least you made sure you listened to both arguments and concerns!
The World Cup is not the only major global football industry event taking place next week. On November 16-17 World Football Summit will be in Durban for the first-ever WFS Africa. Some of the top sports industry leaders like Mr. Danny Joordaan (SAFA), Victor Williams (NBA), or Marcos Pelegrin (LaLiga) who we welcomed to the show for Episode 11 will join close to 80 speakers to help shape the future of African football
You can’t miss it. Head over to our website africa.worldfootballsummit.com and buy your ticket. Again, that is africa.worldfootballsummit.com.
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
Today, we welcome Ben Peppi to the show. Ben currently is Head of Sport at JMW Solicitors, one of the top law firms in the UK, but he has knowledge across so many spaces…athletes, investment, consumer brands, obviously sports law and startups.
Overall, this is a conversation about legacy. Specifically, about the pillars that build up an athlete's legacy after retirement: Investment, Partnerships, and Social Impact.
- We start by talking about Leo Messi's new tech investment vehicle and why there is so much difference between American and European players when it comes to investing to then shift into different ways in which footballers are approaching their investment strategies.
- Then we talk about sponsorship, and how the player empowerment era is driving new partnership dynamics across the entire industry as players are becoming more “values-driven.” and how this impact the revenue models for football properties
- We even get to talk about opportunities in web 3 and the social impact initiatives that many football players put in place
This was a true masterclass and we hope you get value from it too! But, a quick disclaimer, this conversation is not or should not be taken as financial advice. It is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only.
Make sure you follow Ben on LinkedIn & Twitter (@BenPeppi).
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
A couple of months ago, we published an article on our blog sharing 5 investment trends shaping football's future. These included multi-club ownership models, the entrance of American investors in European football, SPACS, technology, Women’s football, and technology.
These were key topics that were covered during WFS Europe. Today, we are bringing you a different kind of episode where we have “rescued” some of the best quotes from a few panels that hopefully, will help you get a better idea of where the industry is heading and how the experts understand these trends.
You will hear thoughts from several leaders including Alexis Ohanian, Julie Uhrman, Maggie Murphy, Andrea Ekblad, Javier Sobrino, and Jordan Gardner.
Enjoy!
You can read the article with 5 investment trends shaping the future of the football industry HERE
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
This week Marcos Pelegrin, Managing Director of LaLiga in Africa, visits The World Football Summit Podcast to share an overview of the role of LaLiga in Africa. We discuss:
- Who is the fan of LaLiga in Africa?
- How consumption of sports content is growing across all channels.
- Why the football industry needs Africa if it wants to unlock the next level of growth
- What he has learned from the different partnerships and projects LaLiga has been able to develop in the region
- The evolution of the African football industry, his thoughts for what is yet to come, and challenges that need to be overcome
- And much more!
This was a great conversation that helps get a glimpse into the potential Africa can play in the global football scene. Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
The year 2022 has been a remarkable year for women’s football:
- Record attendance in stadiums all over the place: FC Barcelona, the Euros, NWSL, etc.
- Record-breaking broadcasting deals and investment rounds
- Landmark partnership and sponsorship deals
Overall, the women’s game is driving more investment than ever before.
The question is…Now what? How can these dynamics fuel growth?
On this episode, we bring you a brilliant panel from WFS Europe where top-tier industry leaders help address these questions and many others.
- Claire Bloomfield from the European Club Association
- Andrea Ekblad from Dazn
- Samantha Lamberti from Nielsen
Participate in a panel moderated by Kate Hamer from AxisStars which was a masterclass to understand the present and future of the Women’s game.
They discuss the need for Women’s Football to create “mental availability,” where the flywheel needs to start so it can grow the game further, the partnerships frameworks that must emerge, and other dynamics that need to happen to professionalize the sport even further
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
Last week, during WFS Europe, Sevilla became the capital of the global football industry for two days. This week we wanted to bring you a special episode, taken from an amazing panel out of the 50+ that were available at the event.
As technology evolves, the partnership model between brands and football clubs needs to keep pace, as it has evolved from "the brand" perspective, to the digital activation phase and the formation of communities in web 2, and we are now entering the era of web 3.
To understand this landscape, three fantastic experts join Fabien Arneodo (from eShot Labs) to shed some light on where and how the space will evolve in the new era:
- Jorge de la Vega - Commercial & Marketing Director at LaLiga
- Esteve Calzada - Chief Commercial Officer at City Football Group
- Hans Erik Tuijt - Consultant for Heineken
This is a true masterclass for anybody in the industry as it provides a perspective from top-class clubs, brands, and sports properties. Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
In this week's episode, we bring you another conversation with a change-maker that is using football as a platform to drive social change. We sit down with Drew Chafetz, co-founder and CEO of love.fútbol , an NGO with a very clear mission: Giving kids a safe place to play football.
They currently have more than 50 projects across more than 15 countries and they have experience collaborating with some major brands including Manchester City, ESPN, Coca-Cola, and Amazon.
Some of the topics we talked about include the way they identify where to implement new projects, what they have learned from working with those leading brands, or the traits that business leaders need today.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
If there is one thing that defines sports is the set of "emotions" it is able to create during live matches. Football fans around the globe can remember when, where or who they were with when a unique moment of a game took place.
What if football clubs or broadcasters could capture such moments in real time and use them as a fantastic tool for fan engagement?
eShot Labs is a business doing just that and today, we welcome their co-founder & CEO, Fergus Leleu, and their CMO, Fabien Arneodo to explain why they believe that NFT technology enables football clubs and sports properties around the world to connect with their fans at a much deeper level leveraging from the power of emotions. In a world of fragmented attention, especially among the younger fans, and where reaching them is something that must be done almost instantly, eShot Labs offers sports brands the opportunity to create video NFTs in real time.
They also share examples of teams who are "playing" best in the NFT space, how they add the lever of emotion to an industry that so far has been about ego and speculation, why they are "platform-agnostic," and much more.
Enjoy!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Europe, taking place on September 28-29 2022, in beautiful Sevilla (Spain).
Also, feel free to join us for our first ever World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
Our guest today is Soheil Var, an entrepreneur who has built a community of more than 500K online followers by documenting his journey toward becoming a professional football player on social media, with a particular focus on Tik Tok.
His dream has taken him all over the world and it has also opened up several business opportunities for him; Soheil is not just "an influencer."
Some of the topics we discuss include:
- Soheil’s journey so far, including the ups and downs, the "why" he does it, and the mentality with which he approaches it.
- Frameworks, advice, and tips on how to create content on social media, with a particular focus on Tik Tok.
- Lessons he learned from working with top-tier football properties like LaLiga, Real Madrid, or Espanyol.
Soheil is actually a confirmed speaker for WFS Europe so expect to hear more from him on the live stage in Sevilla on September 28-29th
And, make sure you follow him on social media to learn more about his journey!
- Tik Tok
- YouTube
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Europe, taking place on September 28-29 2022, in beautiful Sevilla (Spain).
Also, feel free to join us for our first ever World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
We are living through a transformational era in which the transition from web2 to web3 promises to open a wide array of revenue opportunities for football clubs, whether it's through merchandise, sponsorship, or media rights. At the same time though, the need for sports properties to protect their intellectual properties is more crucial than ever.
To get more clarity on the matter, we invited Etienne Sanz de Acedo, CEO of the International Trademark Association.
This was a true masterclass for any sports industry leader as he explains:
- How intellectual property is going to evolve in Web3, with examples that apply to the football industry.
- What elements can and should be protected from an IP standpoint
- The role he believes Intellectual Property should have inside any sports business.
- How INTA is helping brands around the world adapt to this new playing field.
IP is definitely one of the topics of the future. So much so, that there soon will be initiatives of teams protecting games on the moon!
We also touch upon some of the most relevant topics for football properties from an IP perspective such as counterfeit merchandise items, piracy, and broadcasting and what the future of IP may look like.
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Europe, taking place on September 28-29 2022, in beautiful Sevilla (Spain).
Also, feel free to join us for our first ever World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
This year at WFS Europe we are launching a new track specifically on understanding all the elements that maximize player performance. The industry has evolved from focusing on the physical component to doing so on realms like mental awareness, nutrition, and sleep, which is precisely the topic of this episode
World Football Summit sits down with one of the biggest experts in the world on the science of sleep, Dr. Meeta Singh MD, Performance Sleep Medicine Consultant, Founder & CEO at Performance Delta LLC.
Dr. Singh is a board-certified physician and psychiatrist concentrated in the applied science of sleep to help optimize athletic performance. Her expertise in the sports industry is remarkable as she has worked with organisations from the NFL, NBA, MLB, the US Olympic Team, and even football properties in Europe and Asia.
Find out more about Dr. Singh:
- On her website
The conversation covers general aspects like circadian rhythms, the latest research around the science of sleep, the factors that influence sleep (including nutrition, light, or napping), and how all of this is applied to the realm of player performance. Dr. Singh also shares "best-in-class" examples and practical advice from the sports industry that athletes, coaches, or any executive in the football ecosystem can learn from.
The best thing is that Dr. Singh is a confirmed speaker for WFS Europe, so you can expect to hear more insights from her on the live stage!
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Europe, taking place on September 28-29 2022, in beautiful Sevilla (Spain).
Also, feel free to join us for our first ever World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
Magnifi Co-founder & CEO, Vinayak Shrivastav, talks to us about how Artificial Intelligence can influence the football industry at a time when fans are changing the way they consume sports due to the vast amount of content and stimuli they are receiving from social media and other platforms.
This was something that our partners for WFS Europe, LaLiga, and Nielsen published in this report. The main conclusion of the study is that people are consuming more sports-related content, although they are doing so across more platforms.
The challenge arises when having to gather all of the resources to create content at scale that will help tackle the problem of "fragmented attention." After all, and as we discussed during the conversation, the average attention span has decreased to 8 seconds...
To that extent, a solution that has become extremely effective in recent years is short-form video content, and AI has emerged as the perfect tool to battle against this loss of engagement that many sports brands are experiencing. As Vinayak explains, Artificial Intelligence technology helps create personalised content at scale and Magnifi specializes in doing just that.
Other topics that are covered during the interview include why we should be excited about the rollout of AI, the realms of the sports industry that will benefit from it our the lessons that Magnifi has learned from working with other sports properties that can be applied to football.
Feel free to learn more about Magnifi on their website.
You can find a written summary of the conversation HERE
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Europe, taking place on September 28-29 2022, in beautiful Sevilla (Spain).
Also, feel free to join us for our first ever World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
Nobel Peace Prize, Professor Muhammad Yunus is the father of the social business and the microcredits movements. Over the last 40 years, Prof. Yunus has created a large network of experts, now present in over 150 countries, helping to solve social issues and improving the lives of millions of people through social business.
In 2018, he created the Yunus Sports Hub to put this network at the service of the sports sector and help governance bodies, right holders, event organizers, federations, clubs, and other sports-related organizations create meaningful changes in people’s lives. For all of this, he received the Olympic Laurel at the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
In this exclusive conversation with WFS Digest, he shares the importance of football in the lives of many people around the world and how athletes, clubs and any individual can use it as a tool to make a difference in society.
The best thing is that Prof. Yunus is a confirmed speaker for WFS Europe, so you can expect to hear more inspiring messages from him there! If you haven`t done so already, head over to our website and buy your ticket so you can join us either in person or virtually!
You can find a written summary of the conversation HERE.
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Europe, taking place on September 28-29 2022, in beautiful Sevilla (Spain).
Also, feel free to join us for our first ever World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
World Football Summit speaks exclusively to Jordan Gardner, an American sports executive who is Former Chairman of the Board, Managing Partner, and Co-Owner at FC Helsingør, a football team from Denmark.
Three years after his group acquired the Danish soccer club, he shares with us many valuable lessons about culture, leadership, and much more, which help prove why he was a worthy finalist for the Best Executive Award at World Football Summit.
Before FC Helsingør, Gardner held minority stakes in Swansea City AFC in Wales and Dundalk FC in the Republic of Ireland. His approach, which is contrary to that of other North American investors, is to start small and learn the business from the base. You can find more about him on:
The best thing is that Jordan is a confirmed speaker for WFS Europe, so you can expect to hear more inspiring messages from him there! If you haven`t done so already, head over to our website and buy your ticket so you can join us either in person or virtually!
You can find a written summary of the conversation HERE
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Europe, taking place on September 28-29 2022, in beautiful Sevilla (Spain).
Also, feel free to join us for our first ever World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.
World Football Summit is where the football industry meets.
This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world.
You can learn more about us on:
- Our website
- Our official YouTube channel
You can now buy your ticket for World Football Summit Europe, taking place on September 28-29 2022, in beautiful Sevilla (Spain).
Also, feel free to join us for our first ever World Football Summit Africa, in Durban (South Africa) on November 16-17, 2022.