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How the FBA Candidate Francesco Gizzi experienced Part I of the Stadium Operations Course - Powered by ESSMA

Francesco Gizzi, a Candidate of the FBA Professional Master in Football Business, about his learnings from Part I of the Stadium Operations Course - Powered by ESSMA. The FBA, an ESMMA Partner, offers its students a Professional Master in Football Business with the objective to deliver them all the necessary tools and an optimal learning environment in order to succeed in the passionate and dynamic football industry.

Development & ConstructionMember newsOperations & Ticketing

06Jul

ESSMA’s Stadium Development Report Issue 2 2018 is out

The second issue of the 2018 Stadium Development Reports provides a breakdown of the 2026 bid process and the bid books of both Morocco and the "United joint" bid of USA - Mexico - Canada. In addition, there are insights and updates on the stadium and training facilities projects of Aberdeen FC, Feyenoord, FC Metz, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Stade Raymond-Kopa and Legia Warsaw.

Development & ConstructionESSMA

06Jul

KV Oostende’s unique sponsoring concept

Tine De Groote, Marketing Manager at KV Oostende (KVO), shared the club’s hospitality and sponsoring opportunities during the ESSMA Summit.

ESSMAFan Experience & HospitalityOperations & Ticketing

05Jul

World Cup 2022: Al Bayt Stadium progress update

Al Bayt Stadium – Al Khor City, being delivered by Aspire Zone Foundation, the stadium takes its name from bayt al sha’ar – tents historically used by nomadic peoples in Qatar and the Gulf region. The stadium will host matches right through to the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ semi-finals.

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04Jul

Industry update: more on VR, cashless payments and sustainability initiatives

Read more on the 3MW energy storage system at Johan Cruijf ArenA, a cashless payment system at Birmingham City FC, the #Morethanfootball impact report, etc. in this short industry update by ESSMA.

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02Jul

Valencia FC’s approach to engaging fans with video content on matchday

Julio Tarréga Diéz, (former) Audiovisual Manager of Valencia CF, shared the strategy behind engaging fans with video content at Mestalla, the different projects and the club’s overall vision regarding video content during the ESSMA Summit.

ESSMAFan Experience & Hospitality

28Jun

Tomasz Zahorksi on Legia Warsaw’s new training centre

ESSMA interviewed Tomasz Zahorski, Proxy of the Management Board, about their new training centre project, the next phases and implemented benchmark elements. Legia Warsaw’s new training centre will include 8 pitches, additional sports infrastructure, 9000 m2 building with dressing rooms, offices for the coaches, 24 rooms for the first team players (with 4* standards), 30 rooms for youth players, an R&D lab, etc.

Development & ConstructionMember news

27Jun

Industry update: more on fan attendance, safe standing and stadium projects

Read more on the new training centre of Feyenoord Rotterdam, DFL’s strong branding, sustainability at Swansea City, the seat design of the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a VIP ticketing platform for Fortuna Sittard, etc. in this short industry update by ESSMA.

Development & ConstructionFan Experience & HospitalityIndustry newsOperations & TicketingPitch ManagementSafety & SecuritySustainability & Smart