UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin to Arrive at Weekend.17
September 5, 2024 – All sports fans can rejoice as one of the biggest names in the football world arrives at Weekend.17. UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin will be a special guest at this year’s festival, held in Rovinj from September 19 to 22. Čeferin will participate in an exclusive “one-on-one” format, where he will share his thoughts and experiences on key topics shaping the future of the world’s most-watched sport—football.
From the Beginnings to the Top of the Most Powerful Sports Organization
Weekend.17 is the leading regional festival of communications, media, technology, and creativity, and this year, it brings together some of the top experts from the world of sports and business. Aleksander Čeferin will be there to tell his fascinating story—from his early beginnings to his rise to the top position of one of the most powerful sports organizations in the world. Participants at Weekend.17 will have the opportunity to hear about the challenges and turning points that shaped his career, as well as Čeferin’s views on current and future challenges in the world of sports.
The Super League and Its Impact on the Football World
One of the key topics in Rovinj will be the controversial Super League and its impact on the football world. Is the Super League desirable? Is the new Champions League format a response to the attempt to establish the Super League? Is the Super League inevitable, or can UEFA control it? Learn all about this firsthand from Aleksander Čeferin, who will discuss the dynamics that led to the creation of this project and its implications for the future of football.
Managing Millions
As UEFA’s largest revenue comes from television rights, the discussion will also touch on the management of billions of euros invested in football media rights. Čeferin will explain how UEFA balances the interests of various stakeholders in the industry and how these resources are used to develop football at all levels.
New Format
During the conversation, Čeferin will also present the new UEFA league competition system, explaining the changes and innovations introduced to further enhance the competition and make it even more exciting for viewers and participants. Aleksander Čeferin’s participation at Weekend.17 will be an opportunity for all sports fans, as well as media and industry professionals, to learn more firsthand about the future of football and the challenges facing this globally popular sport.
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