{
  "id": 10904098,
  "title": "From Awoniyi to Azpilicueta: Footballers studying to become sporting directors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/from-awoniyi-to-azpilicueta-footballers-studying-to-become-sporting-10904098",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:16:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/from-awoniyi-to-azpilicueta-footballers-studying-to-become-sporting-directors/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The 2026 graduation ceremony of the PFA Business School, held at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, showcased the growing trend of professional footballers pursuing further education to prepare for careers in football management, coaching, and sporting direction. Among the graduates were Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi, with the latter completing a postgraduate diploma in global football sport directorship. Former Chelsea and Spain captain César Azpilicueta was also present, highlighting the commitment of footballers to education alongside their playing careers.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "From Awoniyi to Azpilicueta: Footballers studying to become sporting directors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/from-awoniyi-to-azpilicueta-footballers-studying-to-become-sporting",
        "published": "2026-09-30T09:08:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}