The World Football Summit Podcast

Welcome to Weekly News, a space where we will share some of the most relevant industry news along with our point of view. This week: - Cristiano Ronaldo: Content curator - A global broadcasting deal for the Premier League? - Will Serie A play official games in the United States? World Football Summit: The football we want and need. This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the fo...

Bienvenido a nuestra serie de Noticias Semanales, donde compartiremos algunas de las noticias más importantes de la industria además de nuestra opinión sobre ellas. Esta semana: - Cristiano Ronaldo: Distribuidor de contenido - ¿Un acuerdo global de emisión para la Premier League? - La Serie A analiza la posibilidad de jugar partidos oficiales en EEUU. World Football Summit: El fútbol que queremos,...

Welcome to Weekly News, a space where we will share some of the most relevant industry news along with our point of view. This week: Atlético de Madrid's AI chatbot Aston Villa's Digital Collectibles The state of M&A in football 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 sh...

Bienvenido a nuestra serie de Noticias Semanales, donde compartiremos algunas de las noticias más importantes de la industria además de nuestra opinión sobre ellas. Esta semana: - El chatbot del Atlético de Madrid - Las colecciones digitales del Aston Villa - El estado de M&A en el fútbol World Football Summit: El fútbol que queremos, y necesitamos. Este podcast es para los líderes que quieren...

Welcome to Weekly News, a space where we will share some of the most relevant industry news along with our point of view. This week: SC Braga's new football stadium Gotham FC's partnership with Dove SURJ's investment in Dazn 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 brin...

Bienvenido a nuestra serie de Noticias Semanales, donde compartiremos algunas de las noticias más importantes de la industria además de nuestra opinión sobre ellas. Esta semana: El estadio de fútbol femenino del SC Braga El acuerdo entre Gotham FC y Dove La inversión de SURJ en Dazn World Football Summit: El fútbol que queremos, y necesitamos. Este podcast es para los líderes que quieren diseñar e...

Welcome to Weekly News, a space where we will share some of the most relevant industry news along with our point of view. This week: The numbers behind the Women's Football Transfer Market UEFA & Relevent negotiating Commercial Rights Manchester City's new limited edition capsule World Football Summit: The football we want and need. This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of t...

Bienvenido a nuestra serie de Noticias Semanales, donde compartiremos algunas de las noticias más importantes de la industria además de nuestra opinión sobre ellas. Esta semana: El mercado de fichajes de fútbol femenino UEFA y Relevent entran en negociaciones sobre los derechos comerciales El Manchester City lanza una colección cápsula con Oasis World Football Summit: El fútbol que queremos, y nec...

Bienvenido a nuestra serie de Noticias Semanales, donde compartiremos algunas de las noticias más importantes de la industria además de nuestra opinión sobre ellas. Esta semana: PSG Joint Innovation El valor de las franquicias de la MLS La decisión de la Premier League de no jugar en EEUU World Football Summit: El fútbol que queremos, y necesitamos. Este podcast es para los líderes que quieren dis...

Welcome to our Weekly News series, where we will share some of the most relevant industry news along with our point of view. This week: PSG Joint Innovation Program MLS Valuations The Premier League not playing in the United States 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 wi...

This week, we have the pleasure of talking to RCD Mallorca's, CEO, Alfonso Diaz, about the legacy of the club, leadership, the role of American investors, sustainability... We cover a lot of ground...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...

This week, we dive deep into the evolving dynamics of stadium experiences in football. From sustainability to AI-driven fan personalization, we explore how clubs can adapt to changing audience expectations. Discover key insights into creating unforgettable live moments, bridging the gap between physical and digital fan interactions, and leveraging data to transform stadiums into year-round hubs of...

This week we welcome Ben Miller from Common Goal to discuss how football is driving positive social change. Learn how their recent rebrand reflects a new phase of maturity and how the organization is tackling global issues like inclusion, sustainability, and gender equity. World Football Summit: The football we want, and need. This podcast is  for leaders who want to shape the future of the footba...

This week we welcome Ben Harburg, an investor in Cadiz CF, to explore the intersection of passion and business in football. From global fan engagement to running a sustainable football club, this episode highlights what it takes to thrive in today’s football industry. World Football Summit: The football we want, and need. This podcast is  for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (o...

This week we welcome Dave Lipp, former Strategy Director at Manchester United, to discuss the evolution of football’s business model. From fan engagement to Web3 and digital collectibles, this episode explores how clubs can future-proof their strategies. 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)  ind...

We welcome Shahrukh Sohail from Xplere to discuss the intersection of technology and football. From digital transformation to revenue generation, this episode dives into how Xplere is enabling clubs and leagues to modernize and thrive in an evolving sports ecosystem. World Football Summit: The football we want, and need. This podcast is  for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or...

This week we welcome executives from AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Atalanta to discuss how Serie A is expanding its global footprint. From leveraging culture to fan engagement in the Middle East, hear how Serie A clubs are adapting in today’s competitive football market. World Football Summit: The football we want, and need. This podcast is  for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (o...

This week we welcome Michele Ciccarese, Commercial & Marketing Director at Serie A, to explore how the league is growing its fan base in the Middle East. From the Super Cup in Saudi Arabia to leveraging Italian culture as a branding asset, this episode is packed with insights into Serie A’s global strategy. World Football Summit: The football we want, and need. This podcast is  for leaders who...

Tim Leiweke is the founder of Oak View Group and a true industry legend. This week, we bring you a conversation with him during WFS in Riyadh in which we discuss the future of "sportainment" and venue experiences. Among other things, we talk about: Enhancing the fan journey and experience We take advantage of his time in the early days of the MLS to share advice with the Saudi Arabian football ind...

In this episode, Sherif Hassan, Head of Digital and Marketing at CAF and Thomas Plessis, Head of Sales EMEA at ScorePlay take us into the heart of African football’s evolving ecosystem. They explore how digital transformation, cultural richness, and innovative content strategies are unlocking the continent’s untapped potential. From the power of short-form content to the pivotal role of players as...

In this special episode of the World Football Summit Podcast, we dive into Saudi Arabia's remarkable football transformation with Hammad Albalawi, the man of the hour in football, and a key figure behind the country's ambitious 2034 World Cup bid. Hammad shares how Vision 2030 fuels its football revolution, their long-term infrastructure investments, and their plans to leave a lasting legacy. From...

One cannot simply deny that the Saudi Pro League is forcing major shifts in the football industry. For this week's episode, I want to share a conversation I had with the SPL's CEO, Omar Mugharbel, about their journey so far. Among other things, we discuss: - The "why" behind this revolution - Their approach to financial sustainability - The importance of "brand" and "storytelling" to connect with...

Football legend Andrés Iniesta has just acquired a stake at FC Helsingør, a club in Denmark. Turns out that Jordan Gardner, former speaker at WFS and friend of the show, was the owner at the club a couple of years ago.  He helps us understand more about the opportunity that Iniesta has identified at the club and in Denmark.  We also talk about the trend among athletes becoming owners, his leadersh...

This week, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of the football industry, exploring the latest trends, challenges, and growth opportunities shaping the game today. From the transformation of stadiums into year-round entertainment hubs to the rising importance of direct-to-consumer strategies, we examine how football clubs are innovating to keep pace with fan expectations. With insights drawn f...

Mike Rice, Operations Manager at AccessibAll, an organization that harnesses the power of sport to act as a driver for disability-inclusive change in wider society is our guest today. Their mantra is 'total access.” They were one of our partners in organizing the inclusive match between Atlético de Madrid and Lille during their Champions League match a few weeks ago. I wanted to bring Mike on to t...