Liga Portugal - the challenge of internationalization
Soccerex Europe 2019
The Studio | 6 September 2019 | 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
In an increasingly global world, without barriers, the internationalization of Portuguese Professional Football is a goal that the Portuguese League aims to accomplish. There are several challenges ahead, but the focus is on conveying an industry that has exported so much talent to a world where Portuguese players, coaches, referees and leaders are recognized. For those who follow our football, the next steps, the club's perspectives, the brand strength in Portugal and around the world are important debate topics.
Suggested for: Clubs & Rightsholders, Commercial & Sponsorship, Broadcasting & New Media
Speakers
A young but also experienced manager with a strong understanding of football and passionate about tactical and technical elements of the game. Pedro has proven ability to train, supervise, evaluate and motivate competitive players and coaching staff. Former player, Pedro Martins built an equally solid career as a coach. After several playing at UEL level, now in command of Greek club Olympiacos FC, he will face the challenge of participate in UCL group stage.
Tiago Madureira is a deep connoisseur of the football industry, both in Portugal and in Europe, having been in this economic activity for several years. He worked at SC Braga as a marketing manager, and nowadays has a 360º view of the football business. This is his second period at Liga Portugal, where he has worked in Marketing, and now holds the postion of Media and Content Director.
Miguel Ribeiro, 41 years old, is the CEO of Futebol Clube de Famalicão SAD. He was nominated for this role after the constitution of the Clubs SAD which owned in its majority by Quantum Pacific Group. Miguel Ribeiro restructured the club's various professional football departments, which celebrated the return to the highest tier of Portuguese football after a 25-year hiatus. After joining the football industry through Varzim and a period at Marítimo, Miguel Ribeiro became a nuclear figure in the growth of Rio Ave. The seven-year connection to the Vila do Conde emblem was marked by three European competitions qualifications and the transfer of several players and coaches to top European clubs.
Simão Pedro Fonseca Sabrosa - commonly known as Simão - is a former Portuguese international footballer who won 85 caps and represented Portugal in two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships, helping his country to second place in Euro 2004 and the semi-finals of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Domestically he played for two of the biggest clubs in both Portugal - SL Benfica and Sporting - and Spain - FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. He is now an Ambassador for Liga Portugal.
