WFS report on the African football industry

WFS Report: African football slowly tackling corruption and improving professionalism

17/12/2020

WFS' in-depth report on the African football industry finds that corruption is the continent's biggest issue, but it will decrease by 2025.

10/12/2020

Player Lens co-founder on how football’s LinkedIn is disrupting the transfer market

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10/12/2020

WFS Talks: The new interview series sharing football industry insider insight

WFS Talks: The new interview series sharing football industry insider insight https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/lanzamiento-Ep1-WFS-Talks-NL.jpg 1200 600 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 10/12/2020 10/12/2020

27/08/2020

Common Goal and Fundação Fenômenos receive WFS Live proceeds to aid COVID-19 fight

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06/08/2020

Covid-19 challenges will remain in play until 2024, but new revenue streams will arise

Covid-19 challenges will remain in play until 2024, but new revenue streams will arise https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pandemic.jpeg 1340 874 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 06/08/2020 03/09/2020

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23/09/2020

An open letter to the WFS community and entire football industry

World Football Summit co-founder and director Jan Alessie pens an open letter to the WFS community and football industry as a whole.

And the 8 finalists of the 2020 WFS StartCup by GSIC are… https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Finalists_SC-TW-1.jpg 1920 1080 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 03/09/2020 03/09/2020

03/09/2020

And the 8 finalists of the 2020 WFS StartCup by GSIC are…

After pitching during WFS Live, the 8 finalist of the StartCup by GSIC have been selected and will take the stage once more in the next edition of the event (Q4 of 2020).

#WFSatHome: Can blockchain be the solution for the post-coronavirus era? https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/messifansOK.jpg 2389 2048 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 16/04/2020 15/06/2020

16/04/2020

#WFSatHome: Can blockchain be the solution for the post-coronavirus era?

In Episode 6 of #WFSatHome we discuss how this technology can help football clubs and sponsors with the CEO of Fan Token platform Socios.com.

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08/04/2020

#WFSatHome: A look into how coronavirus is disrupting fan engagement in sports

We discuss what sport entities and athletes are doing to keep their fans engaged during the lockdown with fan engagement expert Michael Broughton.

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02/04/2020

#WFSatHome: David Garrido has a 3-word message for the football indusry

In the second episode of #WFSatHome we talk with Sky Sports presenter and WFS host David Garrido about producing engaging sports content eithout live games.

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01/04/2020

WFS suspends all on-site events for the next four months due to the coronavirus pandemic

At the moment nobody is able to predict when it will be safe for people to travel normally and gather in large events.

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30/03/2020

The Football Industry Podcast: Inside the AZ Alkmaar unique data-driven Academy

In the third episode of The Football Industry Podcast we break down what it is that AZ Alkmaar do so well in their unique academy.

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25/03/2020

#WFSatHome: The coronavirus crisis could lead to stricter and sophisticated salary caps

Sports marketing expert Carlos Cantó discusses how the coronavirus outbreak will reshape the football industry in the first episode of our #WFSatHome video-interviews.

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19/03/2020

We’ll meet again very soon

We continue to work to host our upcoming events as planned, but before that we have to defeat the coronavirus. Let’s do it together!

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12/03/2020

URGENT: WFS Africa postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak

We thank you for your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience.

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11/03/2020

Lunga Sokhela: “Let’s challenge Africa to enhance the sport of football”

We talk to the CEO of AmaZulu ahead of his participation at WFS Africa.

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11/03/2020

The Football Industry Podcast: An Introduction to WFS Africa

In this episode we celebrate African football and prepare to welcome the decision-makers of the African football industry to Durban later in the month.

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11/03/2020

The Football Industry Podcast: The Business Model Powering Liverpool’s Success

In this first episode of The Football Industry Podcast, we go back to Peter Moore’s discussion with Michael Robinson from WFS19.

Noëlla Coursaris: “Sport is competition, but it can also unite an entire village” https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/noella8-e1582635157679.jpg 960 573 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 10/03/2020 30/03/2020

10/03/2020

Noëlla Coursaris: “Sport is competition, but it can also unite an entire village”

The history of an empowered women and how has helped different communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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06/03/2020

Official statement regarding coronavirus in South Africa

According to Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize, there is no need to stop major activities taking place.

Janine van Wyk: “I felt the need to create a platform for girls who love the game” https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/janine-e1583156100354.jpg 892 598 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 05/03/2020 30/03/2020

05/03/2020

Janine van Wyk: “I felt the need to create a platform for girls who love the game”

Banyana Banyana captain and founder of football club JVW thinks Africa is on track to grow women football.

Senzo Mbatha: “WFS is an opportunity to learn new ideas and meeting new partners” https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ELQH1edXUAEhzh4-e1583233327521.jpg 1149 867 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 02/03/2020 19/03/2020

02/03/2020

Senzo Mbatha: “WFS is an opportunity to learn new ideas and meeting new partners”

Senzo Mbatha, CEO of Tanzanian Giants Simba SC, talks of African football

Mike Makaab: “Players don’t earn enough during their careers to be able to retire” https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mike-scaled-e1583405172852.jpg 901 701 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 28/02/2020 11/03/2020

28/02/2020

Mike Makaab: “Players don’t earn enough during their careers to be able to retire”

A talk of shrewd business investment after retiring

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27/02/2020

LaLiga – WFS: the winning partnership continues!

The top-tier of Spanish football, involved in WFS since the first edition, will continue as our Global Partner for 2020.

Cynthia Mumbo: “We have to be brutal in facing governance issues” https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cythia-Mumbo-1.jpg 1000 562 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 24/02/2020 11/03/2020

24/02/2020

Cynthia Mumbo: “We have to be brutal in facing governance issues”

Sports Connect Africa CEO Cynthia Mumbo is confident that WFS Africa will precipitate the growth of the game in the continent.

Desiree Ellis: “WFS Africa has the pontential to catapult the growth of the game in Africa” https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/des-ellis.jpeg 924 614 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 20/02/2020 05/03/2020

20/02/2020

Desiree Ellis: “WFS Africa has the pontential to catapult the growth of the game in Africa”

WFS Africa will take place in the ICC Durban on March 17th and 18th and it will gather global and regional leaders such as FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samoura; LaLiga President, Javier Tebas; Argentina legend, Juan Sebastián Verón; SAFA President, Danny Jordaan, or Sierra Leone Football Association President Isha Johansen among others.

Luis García: “It’s psychologically hard to invest in football clubs, so you can find value” https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/luis-garcia-2-e1582110764836.jpg 1595 727 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 19/02/2020 02/03/2020

19/02/2020

Luis García: “It’s psychologically hard to invest in football clubs, so you can find value”

The Spaniard manages, along with Michael Morosi, the MAPFRE AM Behavioral Fund, the only fund investing in football clubs.

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13/02/2020

WFS Africa to gather top club directors from around the globe

From France to Argentina to various African nations, leaders of football’s top clubs will be taking the stage in Durban.

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07/02/2020

Africa is set to score big through WFS Africa

The industry leaders will witness the uniqueness of the continent.

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04/02/2020

The final countdown for WFS Africa has begun!

WFS Africa officially launched at Moses Mabhida Stadium

Esteban Granero: “Technology is crucial for football, but so is preserving the essence of the game” https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Granero-Blog.jpg 706 625 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 30/01/2020 20/02/2020

30/01/2020

Esteban Granero: “Technology is crucial for football, but so is preserving the essence of the game”

The footballer and founder of pioneering Artificial Intelligence company Olocip is the first active player to join the WFS Advisory Board.

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23/01/2020

Inspiring female leaders join the WFS Africa speaker lineup

Isha Johansen, the President of the Sierra Leone Football Association, and Desiree Ellis, Head Coach of Banyana Banyana, to take the stage in Durban.

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15/01/2020

A Bafana Bafana legend joins the WFS Africa lineup

Benni McCarthy and Sibusiso Zuma will be sharing their experiences and insight at the first edition of WFS Africa.

Marcos Pelegrin: “Africa is certainly going to be a major contender at the 2022 FIFA World Cup” https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/001573-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 World Football Summit World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.png 15/01/2020 05/02/2020

15/01/2020

Marcos Pelegrin: “Africa is certainly going to be a major contender at the 2022 FIFA World Cup”

We talk with LaLiga’s General Director for South Africa ahead of his participation in the inaugural WFS Africa.

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19/12/2019

Is it really “insane” to think Europe’s top clubs could form their own Super League?

The future European Super League has been one of the most controversial debates in the industry this year, and will undoubtedly still be next year. In this article, WFS contributor Euan McTear analyses the position of different actors in this dispute and reflects on the viability of this project.