Redefining the Global Football Landscape: Saudi Arabia's Transformative Journey in Action
Riyadh – 10th & 11th December 2025
World Football Summit is a premier event in Riyadh, bringing together football industry leaders to shape the future of the sport.
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It’s time to equalize the potential of the industry in the region to the passion for football it holds.
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Past speakers at
WFS Riyadh 2024
Hammad
Albalawi
Head of the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 bid unit at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation – Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Hammad
Albalawi
Hammad Albalawi leads Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup 2034 bid, aiming to host the first 48-team tournament in a single nation under the slogan “Growing. Together.” Previously, he was Assistant Deputy Minister for Strategic Planning & Investment at the Ministry of Sport, overseeing the National Sports and Football Strategies. He also led the privatization of state-owned sports assets, boosting investment appeal and managing IP projects like the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Esteve
Calzada
CEO – Al Hilal
Esteve
Calzada
Experience in Sports & Entertainment and in football clubs advisory, management and ownership roles (FC Barcelona, City Football Group, Prime Time Sport). International Marketing and Business Development in several FMCG companies (Reckitt Benckiser, Sara Lee, Unilever). Author of the sports marketing book “Show Me The Money”, translated into 5 languages.
Guido
Fienga
CEO – Al Nassr
Guido
Fienga
Guido Fienga is the CEO of Al Nassr Club Company. With over 30 years of experience in management and entrepreneurship, he is an accomplished executive who has worked across various sectors, including sports, media, finance, telecom, and consulting.
He has dedicated 15 years to the sports sector, notably as the former CEO of AS Roma in Italy. During his tenure, he successfully guided both organizations towards significant growth and international recognition.
Mo
Islam
Host/Founder – The Mo Show
Mo
Islam
Mohammed Islam is the Host & Founder of Saudi Arabia’s leading English podcast, The Mo Show, which is currently in its fifth season. The show aims to break stereotypes and misconceptions by shedding light on the progression and accomplishments of the country, told by those on the ground who share their personal stories and experiences.
Mauricio
Macri
President of the FIFA Foundation – FIFA
Mauricio
Macri
Mauricio Macri, former President of Argentina from 2015 to 2019, who also served two terms as Mayor of Buenos Aires and President of Boca Juniors Club on three occasions, is the Executive Chairman at the FIFA Foundation. In his current capacity, Macri is dedicated to leveraging the unifying power of football and the educational opportunities it presents to empower youth, foster positive change, and pave the way for a promising future on a global scale.
Omar
Mugharbel
CEO – Saudi Pro League
Omar
Mugharbel
Omar Mugharbel is a dynamic and visionary leader, currently serving as the CEO of the Saudi Pro League (SPL). With a proven track record of driving organizational transformation and operational excellence, Mugharbel is spearheading the SPL’s efforts to transform Saudi Football. His mission centers on creating a sustainable and commercially viable league while preserving the essence of the sport.
Monika
Staab
Women’s Football Technical Director – SAFF
Monika
Staab
Monika Staab, German Expert in Women Football
She has the UEFA coaching Pro-licence. After playing for German clubs such as SG Rosenhöhe Offenbach, Offenbach Kickers and the SG Oberst Schiel, she played for clubs abroad such as Paris St. Germain and the Queens Park Rangers.
Later, as coach and manager of the 1. FFC Frankfurt, she won four German championship titles, five Cup victories and the first UEFA champions league title in 2002.
Javier
Tebas
President – LALIGA
Javier
Tebas
Javier Tebas Medrano, born in Costa Rica in 1962, is a Spanish lawyer specializing in sports and bankruptcy law. His football journey began in 1993 as president of SD Huesca. He later joined the boards of CD Badajoz and CD Toledo before becoming LaLiga vice-president in 2001. Elected LaLiga president in 2013, he was re-elected in 2016 and 2019. His leadership focuses on financial controls, audiovisual rights, and international growth, including the Boost LaLiga project with CVC Capital Partners.
Hammad
Albalawi
Head of the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 bid unit at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation – Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Hammad
Albalawi
Hammad Albalawi leads Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup 2034 bid, aiming to host the first 48-team tournament in a single nation under the slogan “Growing. Together.” Previously, he was Assistant Deputy Minister for Strategic Planning & Investment at the Ministry of Sport, overseeing the National Sports and Football Strategies. He also led the privatization of state-owned sports assets, boosting investment appeal and managing IP projects like the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Esteve
Calzada
CEO – Al Hilal
Esteve
Calzada
Experience in Sports & Entertainment and in football clubs advisory, management and ownership roles (FC Barcelona, City Football Group, Prime Time Sport). International Marketing and Business Development in several FMCG companies (Reckitt Benckiser, Sara Lee, Unilever). Author of the sports marketing book “Show Me The Money”, translated into 5 languages.
Guido
Fienga
CEO – Al Nassr
Guido
Fienga
Guido Fienga is the CEO of Al Nassr Club Company. With over 30 years of experience in management and entrepreneurship, he is an accomplished executive who has worked across various sectors, including sports, media, finance, telecom, and consulting.
He has dedicated 15 years to the sports sector, notably as the former CEO of AS Roma in Italy. During his tenure, he successfully guided both organizations towards significant growth and international recognition.
Mo
Islam
Host/Founder – The Mo Show
Mo
Islam
Mohammed Islam is the Host & Founder of Saudi Arabia’s leading English podcast, The Mo Show, which is currently in its fifth season. The show aims to break stereotypes and misconceptions by shedding light on the progression and accomplishments of the country, told by those on the ground who share their personal stories and experiences.
Mauricio
Macri
President of the FIFA Foundation – FIFA
Mauricio
Macri
Mauricio Macri, former President of Argentina from 2015 to 2019, who also served two terms as Mayor of Buenos Aires and President of Boca Juniors Club on three occasions, is the Executive Chairman at the FIFA Foundation. In his current capacity, Macri is dedicated to leveraging the unifying power of football and the educational opportunities it presents to empower youth, foster positive change, and pave the way for a promising future on a global scale.
Omar
Mugharbel
CEO – Saudi Pro League
Omar
Mugharbel
Omar Mugharbel is a dynamic and visionary leader, currently serving as the CEO of the Saudi Pro League (SPL). With a proven track record of driving organizational transformation and operational excellence, Mugharbel is spearheading the SPL’s efforts to transform Saudi Football. His mission centers on creating a sustainable and commercially viable league while preserving the essence of the sport.
Monika
Staab
Women’s Football Technical Director – SAFF
Monika
Staab
Monika Staab, German Expert in Women Football
She has the UEFA coaching Pro-licence. After playing for German clubs such as SG Rosenhöhe Offenbach, Offenbach Kickers and the SG Oberst Schiel, she played for clubs abroad such as Paris St. Germain and the Queens Park Rangers.
Later, as coach and manager of the 1. FFC Frankfurt, she won four German championship titles, five Cup victories and the first UEFA champions league title in 2002.
Javier
Tebas
President – LALIGA
Javier
Tebas
Javier Tebas Medrano, born in Costa Rica in 1962, is a Spanish lawyer specializing in sports and bankruptcy law. His football journey began in 1993 as president of SD Huesca. He later joined the boards of CD Badajoz and CD Toledo before becoming LaLiga vice-president in 2001. Elected LaLiga president in 2013, he was re-elected in 2016 and 2019. His leadership focuses on financial controls, audiovisual rights, and international growth, including the Boost LaLiga project with CVC Capital Partners.
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