Building a career in the sports industry

Welcome back! Thank you for opening a new edition of WFS Digest:

This week:

• ?? A sports business masterclass that covers sports law, growing a career in the?industry, and?networking at events...all in one episode of The WFS Podcast !
• ?? You do not want to miss this week's?new confirmed speakers for #WFSEurope !
• ????Can football become carbon neutral?
• ????The UAX Rafa Nadal School of Sport will be at WFS Europe !?
• ??We've got news for you!?A new section for #FemaleLeaders is born at WFS Digest!

???Sports Law, growing a career in the sports industry, and the value of networking...all in one conversation!

This week, our guest on the #WFSPodcast is?Daniel Geey, Partner at Sheridans, and one of the people behind some of the most remarkable transfers in football, including the recent operation that saw Declan Rice sign for Arsenal. He is also the author of Done Deal and Build the Invisible.?

Details of this masterclass for aspiring industry professionals?include:

• The?new FIFA agent regulations?and their impact on the overall industry.
• The?process and lessons learned from writing his books.
• Advice?for those looking?to enter and grow in the football industry.
• His experience at industry?events like World Football Summit and how they are crucial to developing a successful career in sports.

This conversation has a little bit of everything!?Listen now on your favourite podcast app!

????The lineup for WFS Europe in Sevilla keeps getting bigger and bigger!?

?This week we add two high-caliber speakers to the?WFS Europe lineup!

• Todd Kline?- CCO & Board Member, Tottenham Hotspurs FC
• Bernd?Reichart?- CEO, A22 Sports

Don't miss all their insights and views on the future of the industry on the WFS Stage!

Green Goals: Can football become carbon neutral?

Climate Trade, our WFS Europe Sustainability Partner?has?published an article ?that holds tremendous promise for the future of the game and the environment.

Football's journey towards carbon neutrality is a testament to the sport's commitment to the planet and its fans, and WFS is no exception!?Last year, thanks to our partnership we were able to compensate the carbon footprint of our event in Sevilla and this year we'll do the same!

Let's change the world together!

UAX Rafa Nadal School of Sport joins us at?WFS Europe!

Great news!?UAX Rafa Nadal School of Sport ?will have an Industry Talk at?WFS Europe . We're thrilled to have them join us at the greatest edition of World Football Summit Europe we have ever organized!?

The best part is,?their MBA in Sports Management open for applications!?This disruptive and innovative University program could launch your career in the sports industry.

Find out more about their MBA program here.

We've co-written an article with?Zetly , our WFS Europe's Conference Partner, about Sports Wallets and their role in the digital transformation of the sports industry.?The article highlights the impact that Sports they, along with Digital Twin Technology, can have on fan engagement strategies of clubs and sports organizations.

Meet "La Menina!"

She is our?symbol of hope, change and commitment to fostering equality within the industry. She signifies the ample opportunities women have earned in football leadership, echoing the need for balanced representation.

We welcome her to this new #FemaleLeaders Corner. Expect to see relevant information about the women in our industry here!

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