DIPLOMA IN CLUB

MANAGEMENT

3 rd EDITION
2024-2025
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MANAGEMENT

3rd EDITION

The FIFA Diploma in Club Management has established By enrolling in the FIFA Diploma in Club
itself as the leading knowledge-sharing and networking Management, every participant is granted access to
platform for senior club executives. FIFA’s unrivalled network of professionals and
academics, and every club represented is
The 18-month long programme equips club executives automatically registered in the FIFA Club Network,
from all around the world with the practical skills and which encourages exchange, and provides support
knowledge needed to succeed in managing football and guidance.
clubs, while joining a global community of elite industry
In line with FIFA’s vision, the third edition of the FIFA
professionals, contributing to create a stronger, more
connected, and more global football management Diploma in Club Management will continue to
elevate the professionalisation of football, and help
community.
clubs from all around the world to compete at the
highest level on and off the pitch.
Divided in modules, this unique and exclusive
programme brings together top figures of world
Yours in football,
football to share learnings, insights, and experiences.
The course focuses on the latest trends in club
operations, including stadium management, finance,
marketing, communications, sporting strategy, youth
academies, governance, legal matters, as well as
leadership and negotiation skills.
Gianni Infantino
FIFA President
ELIGIBILITY AND
BENEFITS
BENEFITS

TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST

/ The opportunity to interact with a world-
class faculty consisting of club executives,
industry experts, and respected
Be a club executive, former Be available to participate six professionals.
international player or coach modules, including coursework
currently working for a club in and online and in-person lectures, / Access to first-hand insights and
a managerial position. over an 18-month period. perspectives on the latest industry data,
research and trends

/ Induction into a unique network of club

management professionals

WHEN / The gaining of practical knowledge through

interactive presentations and the analysis
The programme will run from May 2024 to October 2025. and discussion of case studies.

/ Access to a holistic knowledge-sharing

experience covering all aspects of club
management.

2024 2025

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 ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS

FABIO CANNAVARO CLAUDIA CARRION THIAGO SCURO SALUM ABDALLAH MUHENE

FIFA Legend Women’s Football Sporting Director, CEO, AS Monaco (France) Chairman, Simba SC (Tanzania)
Club América (Mexico)

“The FIFA Diploma in Club “The FIFA Diploma in Club “The FIFA Diploma in Club “The FIFA Diploma in Club
Management enriched my coaching Management enriched my Management connected me with Management was a transformative
skills and personal growth. Interacting understanding of club and league influential football industry figures experience, improving my football
with colleagues worldwide was structures. The programme’s extensive globally. The programme’s main management and leadership skills. It
invaluable, emphasising the importance network facilitates mutual growth in benefits were its extensive network and provided practical insights and best
of team performance both on and off football. The comprehensive modules the adaptability of implementing various practices to professionalise our club
the pitch. The programme broadened provided a holistic view of club best practices within the football management and strengthen our team,
my understanding of club management, management, enabling me to bring industry, enhancing my role and helping while also enhancing player marketing
essential for a holistic coaching valuable best practices back to Club me to meet the needs of my club.” and sponsorship attraction strategies.”
approach.” América and enhance our women’s
football strategy.”

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 F O R M AT A N D D E L I V E R A B L E S

F O R M AT DELIVERABLES

/ The programme is delivered using a combination of / Participants will be required to complete a

virtual and in-person learning experiences. range of course content using an e-learning
platform.
/ Online sessions take place every month.
/ The programme will build to a final strategic
/ On-site sessions will be held in locations across the plan project to be presented to the
world and will involve lectures, football game academic board before the graduation.
attendance, club visits and networking activities. In
addition to the final graduation, at least two on-site / The strategic plan will involve developing a
sessions must be attended. sustainable sporting and business model
for the respective participants' clubs.
/ All on-site sessions are subject to travel restrictions
and dates / locations may be modified at the
discretion of the academic board.

/ The dates for the on-site and online sessions will be

communicated in due time to the selected
participants, before the start of the programme.

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 ACADEMIC BOARD

ORNELLA DESIRÉE BELLIA DAVID DEIN MBE JULIE ANNE QUAY STEVEN G. MANDIS
DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL AMBASSADOR, THE FA & MINORITY OWNER, BARNSLEY FC SENIOR ACADEMIC
FOOTBALL RELATIONS AND THE PREMIER LEAGUE ADVISOR, FIFA
DEVELOPMENT, FIFA Fashion Entrepreneur
Former Vice-Chairman, Arsenal FC Former Adjunct Professor,
Director of the FIFA Diploma in Columbia Business School
Club Management

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 ACADEMIC BOARD
Players

FABIO JUAN MATA JUAN PABLO TIM CAHILL DENNIS WISE

CANNAVARO ANGEL
HEAD COACH & FIFA LEGEND FOOTBALL PLAYER ADVISOR, LAFC & FIFA LEGEND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, QATAR BOARD MEMBER, COMO 1907
NATIONAL TEAM & FIFA LEGEND
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LINE-UP OF
SPEAKERS

FERRAN SORIANO ARSÈNE WENGER JORGE MAS MIGUEL ÁNGEL

A world-class faculty CEO, City Football Group, Chief of Global Football Co-Owner, Inter Miami CF GIL MARÍN
Manchester City FC Development, FIFA CEO, Atlético de Madrid
consisting of industry
executives and
professionals who are
experts in their
respective fields and
sectors.

LORENZO CASINI ANTONIO CONTE DANIEL LEVY ANDREA RADRIZZANI

President, Serie A Head Coach Chairman, Tottenham Owner, UC Sampdoria
This list is not exhaustive and
Hotspur FC
comprises just some of the high-
profile speakers who took part in
the first and second editions of the
programme.

FERNANDO CARRO PAUL BARBER CHARLIE MARSHALL TIAGO PINTO

CEO, Bayer Leverkusen CEO & Deputy Chairman, CEO, European Club General Manager, AS Roma
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LINE-UP OF
SPEAKERS

EBRU KÖKSAL MARCELO CLAURE FABIO CAPELLO IBRAHIM ALKASSIM

A world-class faculty Board Member, A-Leagues Co-Owner, Girona FC Former Head Coach General Secretary, Saudi
Arabian Football Federation
consisting of industry
executives and
professionals who are
experts in their
respective fields and
sectors.
IGNACIO MAS-BAGA
JAMES JOHNSON GIUSEPPE BARONE MAGDA POZZO
General Manager, ACF
CEO, Girona FC Owner, Watford FC & Udinese
CEO, Football Australia
This list is not exhaustive and
Fiorentina Calcio
comprises just some of the high-
profile speakers who took part in
the first and second editions of the
programme.

RAMÓN RODRÍGUEZ YOSHIKAZU NONOMURA PETER MOORE VÍCTOR ORTA

VERDEJO, “MONCHI” President, J League Former CEO, Liverpool FC Sporting Director, Sevilla FC
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MANAGEMENT President of Football
Operations, Aston Villa
 MODULES

LEADERSHIP & SPORTING STRATEGY & MARKETING &

MANAGEMENT YOUTH ACADEMIES COMMUNICATION

/ Club business models / Decision-making in talent / Sponsorship structures and

recruitment marketing strategies
/ Strategic planning
/ Academies / CSR and fan engagement
/ Management and
organisational challenges / Data analytics and / Digital and social media
performance
/ Leadership and negotiation / Club communication and
skills / Playing styles and club corporate identity
identity
/ Club ownership and financial / Media relations
structures / Team management
/ Crisis management
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 MODULES

CLUB OPERATIONS & GOVERNANCE & LEGAL

FINANCE
STADIUM MANAGEMENT MATTERS

/ Stadium designs and / Player transfers / Financial statements

business models
/ Transfer Matching System / Club budgets
/ Venue management and disciplinary matters
/ Financial fair play
/ Merchandising and / Brand protection and
commercial strategies intellectual property / Cash flow and practical
exercises
/ Ticketing / Club licensing

/ HR at football clubs / Data protection

/ Event management
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 APPLI C AT I ON AND ADM I SSI ON PR OC E SS

Click on the button below to fill in an application

The application window opens on form. To complete your registration, you will need CONTACT

22 January 2024 to upload your CV and a letter of recommendation

from your club.
Any questions related to the FIFA
Diploma in Club Management can
And closes on be addressed to:

29 February 2024 APPLY NOW

Ornella Desirée Bellia
Director of Professional Football
Relations and Development
TUITION FEES: USD 5,000 (travel and
Marcos Picalló Aguilar
accommodation costs are not included). The Academic Board will review all applications and
select up to 40 participants by 15 March 2024 Professional Football Senior Manager

[email protected]

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