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 //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.pngCommon Goal and Fundação Fenômenos receive WFS Live proceeds to aid COVID-19 fight
Common Goal and Fundação Fenômenos receive WFS Live proceeds to aid COVID-19 fight https://worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/diálogos_1-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 World Football Summit //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.pngCovid-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 //worldfootballsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo_new-2021.pngAn 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.
read moreAnd 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).
read more#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.
read more#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.
read more#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.
read moreWFS 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.
read moreThe 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.
read more#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.
read moreWe’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!
read moreURGENT: WFS Africa postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak
We thank you for your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience.
read moreLunga 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.
read moreThe 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.
read moreThe 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.
read moreNoëlla 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
read moreOfficial statement regarding coronavirus in South Africa
According to Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize, there is no need to stop major activities taking place.
read moreJanine 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.
read moreSenzo 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
read moreMike Makaab: “Players don’t earn enough during their careers to be able to retire”
A talk of shrewd business investment after retiring
read moreLaLiga – 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.
read moreCynthia 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.
read moreDesiree 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.
read moreLuis 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.
read moreWFS 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.
read moreAfrica is set to score big through WFS Africa
The industry leaders will witness the uniqueness of the continent.
read moreThe final countdown for WFS Africa has begun!
WFS Africa officially launched at Moses Mabhida Stadium
read moreEsteban 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.
read moreInspiring 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.
read moreA 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.
read moreMarcos 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.
read moreIs 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.
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