The first Chinese-German Football Summit, held on June 7/8 in Frankfurt, saw intensive exchange between leading representatives of both countries’ football associations as well as the Chinese Super League (CSL) and Bundesliga clubs. The Summit was attended by around 200 participants including roughly 100 guests from China and continued on …
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At the World Football Forum on Thursday, May 18 at the Changsha Convention Center in China, we Chris Punnakkattu Daniel (cpdfootball.de) and myself (arunfoot.com) caught-up with I-League CEO Sunando Dhar at the forum to speak with him about the current scenario in Indian football, an indepth look at the I-League …
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Football and industry leaders from China and across Asia and Europe have travelled back home from the World Football Forum 2017 in the Chinese city of Changsha, following three days of discussion, insight – and some world-class football from international football legends Robert Pires, Giazka Mendieta, Gianluca Zambrotta, Gilberto da …
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The World Football Forum 2017 which started yesterday, May 18 in Changsha, China, continued today. The second day of the forum opened with a plenary session “Football Russia: The State of the Game in FIFA’s Host Nation’, followed by the morning keynote address delivered by Alexander Djordjadze, Deputy CEO, 2018 …
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The World Football Forum, a high profile international conference focusing on the multi-billion dollar business of football, opened in Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Centre today, with speeches by Zhang Jian, First Vice President & General Secretary of Chinese Football Association, Xiang Lili, Executive Vice Governor of Hunan Province, Li …
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iSportconnect, the world’s largest global private network of sports business executives, successfully hosted their second China Directors’ Club in association with World Football Forum in the stunning Wanda Visa Hotel in Changsha on Thursday, May 18. Tony Xia Jiantong, Owner and Chairman of Aston Villa Football Club, was the featured …
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iSportconnect have announced Tony Xia Jiantong, Owner and Chairman of Aston Villa Football Club, as featured guest for their 2017 China Directors’ Club. Since he took ownership of one of England’s most famous clubs, Dr. Xia has become a hugely popular figure amongst the fans and media alike. Dr. Xia …
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The professional football association of Spain, LaLiga, has confirmed its participation at the World Football Forum 2017. Samuel Mao, Commercial Head of LaLiga in Greater China, will attend the event and participate in two panel discussions: the New Rules of Engagement and Industry Insight: Sponsorship China. Like many other major …
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Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is planning to bring his favourite game to China in a one of a kind football experience. Following the sneak preview of the project at the World Football Forum press launch in March 2017, more details about the Ronaldinho Globe Street Team will be revealed at …
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The World Football Forum today announced that Subrata Dutta, Senior Vice-President of the All India Football Federation, will participate at the WFF 2017 in Changsha, China. Subrata Dutta will provide insight into the current situation and perspectives of football in India. He is heavily involved in the 2017 FIFA U-17 …
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