Interviews
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A World-Class Experience In Atlanta
Since its opening in 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has gained recognition as the busiest stadium in…
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Nigel Fletcher: Is This FIFA’s New President?
Meet Nigel Fletcher, one of the most well-connected executives in the sports industry. Fletcher spent…
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Polly Bancroft: My Leadership Journey
fcbusiness travelled to North Lincolnshire to chat to Polly Bancroft as she settles into life…
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Exploring the Crossover Between UK Football Betting and Online Casinos
With such exponential growth, online sports gambling has started to blur the boundaries between traditional…
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Ipswich Town: Stars & Stripes In their Eyes
Ipswich Town’s CEO & Chairman Mark Ashton on how American ambition, plus support from local…
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Huddersfield Town’s New Sense Of Optimism
After 30 years at the John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield Town is making significant changes to…
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In Focus: Fanatics – Fanatical About Fans
After delivering all retail at EURO 2024 as official partner of UEFA, Fanatics’ new International President, Stephen Dowling, tells us how football, fans and fashion will connect in the future.
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FIFPRO – Enhancing Player Safety
Amid growing concerns about fan violence and abuse towards players across Europe, a new report from FIFPRO has shone fresh light on the issue and proposed potential solutions. Jonathan Dyson reports.
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Clubs Gather To Boost LaLiga
fcbusiness joined LaLiga clubs in Tarragona for two days of workshops and discussion as they continue their CVC investment to improve their infrastructure and business standings.
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LTT Sports: The African Dream – ASEC Mimosas
LTT Sports spoke with Benoit You, the Director of ASEC Mimosas, to gain deeper insights into the club’s reality in Africa and specifically in Côte d’Ivoire.
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Engaging A New Generation Of Fans Through Games
James Draper, CEO at Bidstack & Leonie Fabisch, Director, Global Gaming at SPORTFIVE, discuss how sports brands can engage a new generation of fans through games.
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AFC Bournemouth: Solving The Puzzle
Bournemouth President of Business, Jim Frevola explains how the club intend to solve a huge puzzle involving a new stadium and training ground, plus introducing new fans to their ground while trying not to alienate current matchday goers.
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150 and Counting
As we celebrate 150 issues of fcbusiness magazine, our very first contributor, Colin Mafham reflects…
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Andros Townsend: Future Game Plan
At the age of 31, Premier League star Andros Townsend is recovering from a period of injury and hopes to continue playing football for as long as possible. However, the Everton wide man is also starting to prepare for life when he eventually hangs up his boots. Townsend has a range of varied options lined…
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Michail Antonio – Building For The Future
At the age of 32, Premier League star Michail Antonio is starting to prepare for life after football. The West Ham United striker has a burgeoning business portfolio with more investments planned. He is also eyeing up media opportunities in presenting as well as holding ambitions to own a football club. fcbusiness spoke to him…
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EintrachtTech: The Digital Transformation of Eintracht Frankfurt
EintrachtTech Ltd, the digital subsidiary of Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, sees all strategic digital projects…
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The Gen Z Dilemma
Sports Business & Consumer Analytics Specialist, Bas Schnater took part in a panel discussion at the World Football Summit in Seville in late 2022. The conversation was initiated around Gen Z’s content consumption and distribution and how they want to experience modern sports. In this article he summarises how the sports industry could appropriately respond…
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The Speed of Growth: The USL’s Shift Into The Fast Lane
A week before all eyes were fixated on the Al Bayt Stadium for the opening game of the FIFA World Cup, the last champion of the 2022 domestic season in North America was crowned at the USL Championship Final.
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Hibernian FC: Football’s Pioneers Enter A New Era
Hibernian Football Club has an ambitious owner and Chief Executive that are challenging the norms to develop the club’s commercial and hospitality offerings as well as transforming the way the club operates on the pitch. fcbusiness travelled to Easter Road to speak to Ben Kensell to find out more.
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Ipswich Town: Running Towards Adversity
Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton explains how the motto of their new investors is at…
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RCD Mallorca Spend Big To Improve Matchday Experience
RCD Mallorca Spend Big To Improve Matchday Experience – fcbusiness speaks to executives at RCD Mallorca to find out more about their investment in the stadium and how it will improve the matchday experience for fans.
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Change Is In The Air At FC United of Manchester
Recently appointed as Chief Executive Officer at FC United of Manchester, Natalie Atkinson discusses some of the developments at the club following the launch of its new business plan, vision and operating structure.
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Football Stars, Crypto, and NFT: How Football Players Lead Crypto Adoption
Football is one of the biggest sports in the world today, and apart from being…
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Women’s Sport Needs Brand Support If It Is To Survive And Thrive
The 2022 Women’s Euros has propelled women’s football back into the spotlight. Tickets have been purchased in 99 countries, with 20 per cent of attendees expected to come from overseas. There are 13 official brand partners, and we’re seeing lots of fantastic activations and partnerships that are increasing the visibility of the game.
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European Super League
The all-important hearing into whether football’s governing bodies had the legal right to sanction the much-maligned European Super League clubs will take place on July 11 and 12, potentially shaping the game as we know it for years to come, just as the Bosman case did in the mid-1990s.
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The PFA: Adapting To Change
The Professional Footballers Association (PFA), the union for all current and former footballers and scholars in the Premier League, the FA Women’s Super League and the English Football Leagues has undergone a huge amount of change in the last year that is seeing it deliver a stronger focus on the needs of today’s players. fcbusiness…
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Asghar’s Thirst For Innovation
Dundee United’s Sporting Director reveals how thinking differently is forming their strategy for growth.
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Alan Pace Discusses Turf Moor’s Digital Transformation
Burnley Football Club are improving their Turf Moor home with innovative digital branding and state-of-the-art LED big screen technology. The work is being overseen by Preston-based stadium engagement specialists ADI.
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Raj Singh: Another Chance
How Raj Singh is using the lessons from his first foray in club ownership to…
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In Scully We Trust
fcbusiness travelled to Nottingham to speak to new EFL Trust Chair, Liam Scully, about the…
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In Focus: Liverpool Legends Help Haworth’s Development
Ben Haworth explains how he’s developed a first class CV through VSI’s Executive Education programmes…
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The Foundations of a Success Story
Football As A Force For Good / Presented By Geoff Wilson Consultancy Sir Bob’s…
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Managing in the Modern Game
Ryan Garry: Overcoming Challenges In the latest instalment of Managing in the Modern Game, a…
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A Chance For Change
Ex-PFA chairman Ben Purkiss talked to Ian Halstead about his vision for the organisation, its…
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1st October – Covid Pass Day?
The date when you might need more than a ticket to get into the match!…
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Super Cup Boost For Irish FA
The thriving, ever expanding capital of Northern Ireland has undergone a cultural facelift in recent…
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In Focus: Football Foundation – One Year On…
Dean Potter, Director of Grant Management at the Football Foundation, reflects on a difficult year…
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Rangers Look To Capitalise On Title Success
Rangers’ Commercial & Marketing Director, James Bisgrove shares the club’s ambitions for the season ahead…
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The Changing Role of the Media: Paul Dickov
Managing in the Modern Game In the latest instalment of Managing in the Modern Game,…
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St. George’s Park Offers England The Perfect Home During Euro 2020
With UEFA EURO 2020 reaching the latter stages of the competition after a year-long wait…
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Sven-Göran Eriksson – Preparing for Major Tournaments
In the latest instalment of Managing in the Modern Game, a series of interviews…
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A Blueprint For Football’s Future
EFL duo deliver lifeline plea Rick Parry and Trevor Birch have tackled some top…
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A Football Philosophy – Paulo Sousa
Managing in the Modern Game In the latest instalment of Managing in the Modern Game,…
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Norwich City FC: Investing in the Future
Norwich City have invested a great deal financially and strategically to aid its on-field performance…
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Rangers’ Digital Transformation & Brand Evolution
Rangers’ Digital Transformation & Brand Evolution Steven Gerrard has helped transform Rangers Football Club…
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Dariusz Mioduski: European Football Has To Change
Football is at a crossroads as it battles the effects of the pandemic and the…
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Turning the Tide On Sunderland AFC
Can Sunderland’s new owner turn the tide on the on the club that’s been cast…
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Brentford’s New Beginning
Their long-planned move to a new stadium and glorious farewell to Griffin Park didn’t quite…
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Everton FC: Despite Covid Crisis, Work Goes On Behind The Scenes For The Toffees
With the disruption caused by the Covid pandemic permeating all areas of life, work at…
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Forward Thinking: LAFC’s Technology Innovations
Chief Technology Officer, Christian Lau explains how Los Angeles FC’s forward thinking technology innovations at…
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Marcus Rashford: A Game Changer On & Off The Pitch
Marcus Rashford has rightly received universal praise for his life-changing campaign that has set a…
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Coronavirus Exposes Football’s Weak Financial Foundations
Coronavirus Exposes Football’s Weak Financial Foundations The suspension of football across the globe due…
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Time To Make A Stand Against Racism
Remember the bad old days of racism and how seriously the image of English football…
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The New Lionesses
Interview: Diane Culligan Chairwoman, London City Lionesses London City Lionesses have arrived…
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The Stage Is Set For Ayre
Former Liverpool CEO, Ian Ayre speaks to fcbusiness about how he’s adjusting to life in…
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A Federation For The Future
With huge investment in infrastructure, technology and knowledge, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) is reaping…
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Manchester United PLC – Football Club Or Business?
Why Solskjaer And Phelan Could Be The Right Men For Both In November 1986…
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Nadine Kessler: Leading The Way
Following a glittering playing career ended prematurely through injury, Nadine Kessler is leading UEFA’s Women’s…
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USL: A League On The Rise
With the FIFA World Cup set to return to North America in 2026, interest in…
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What You See Is What You Get
Burnley FC’s Dave Baldwin was our ‘Premier League CEO of the Year’ in 2018. Ian…
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Laying the Foundations for Future Growth
AFC Wimbledon CEO, Erik Samuelson tells Marc Webber why he’s ready to move aside for…
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Toffees’ New Direction
Everton have made significant changes to its boardroom structure following the departure of CEO, Robert…
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Moore The Merrier
Liverpool FC chief executive officer Peter Moore discusses reaching the Champions League final and establishing…
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AS Monaco: Unique Forever
fcbusiness spent 48hrs with AS Monaco speaking exclusively to Vice-President – CEO Vadim Vasilyev about…
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Stoke City’s CEO, Tony Scholes
“When we got promoted we were the bookies favourites to go straight back down. If…
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Andrew Warshaw finds out how the transformation of Tottenham’s stadium is having a far wider…
