More star names have been announced for the second edition of the event, which is organized by Liga Portugal and will take place from September 7-9 in Porto.
La Liga Portugal, the organizing body for all Portuguese professional football leagues, will host the second edition of the Thinking Football Summit from September 7-9 in Porto. The event will once again bring together dignitaries from the world of football and more honorable mentions have been announced.
New confirmed speakers include La Liga President Javier Tebas, SL President Benfica Rui Costa, Sporting CP President Frederico Varandas, FC Porto President Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, SC Braga President Antonio Salvador and QSL Sporting Director Antero Henrique. Former France and Manchester United star Patrice Evra, Bruno Cheiro, director of women’s football at Olympique Lyonnais, and Fabio Martins, football player for the Gulf.
Representatives of many international clubs also confirmed their attendance. So far, the summit will feature speakers from Juventus, Udinese, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Stuttgart, Real Betis, Balompie, Seville and Olympique Lyonnais.
More star names are expected to be announced at the second edition of the summit, which will focus on a variety of topics in the sports scene, including sports management, marketing and sponsorship, governance, law in sport, innovation and technology, women’s football, television rights and content. and fan engagement, health and performance, and technical and tactical play.
Last year’s ceremony was attended by manager Jose Mourinho, agent Jorge Mendes and former player Paulo Futre. They received the first ever Top Thinking Football Awards for their outstanding contributions to international football.
In addition to the convention area, Thinking Football Summit has another venue that is just for entertainment, where attendees can enjoy a variety of games, autograph sessions with former players and influencers, esports and much more.
For more information, please see www.thinkingfootballsummit.com.
