FIFA unites World Cup winners and club executives as teammates to study for soccer diploma

World Cup and Champions League winners have been learning about the soccer industry at FIFA this week alongside club founders and front-office leaders. All were teammates in the classroom at the soccer body’s headquarters in Zurich to study all fields of the industry for the FIFA Diploma in Club Management. Graduates included Juan Mata and Angel City founder Julie Uhrman. The new intake for the 18-month course also included Cesc Fàbregas, Esteban Cambiasso and Radamel Falcao. Tutors included Arsene Wenger. The course aims to give former stars a pathway to new careers and better educate soccer executives about players’ perspective.