{
  "id": 3718597,
  "title": "FIFA unveils new training programmes for club executives, players",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/fifa-unveils-new-training-programmes-for-club-executives-players-3718597",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T10:54:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fifa-unveils-new-training-programmes-for-club-executives-players/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "FIFA has unveiled two new training programmes aimed at strengthening leadership and management skills within the football industry. The FIFA Diploma in Club Management and the FIFA Players Executive Programme are set to commence in November 2026 and conclude in April 2028. Both initiatives are designed for club executives, active and retired professional players, and coaches, and will combine online learning with in-person sessions, club visits, and behind-the-scenes experiences. FIFA's Director of Professional Football Relations and Development, Ornella Desirée Bellia, emphasized that the programmes reflect FIFA's commitment to supporting key stakeholders in the game and will provide participants with opportunities to learn from one another while developing essential skills for careers beyond the pitch.",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FIFA unveils new training programmes for club executives, players",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/fifa-unveils-new-training-programmes-for-club-executives-players",
        "published": "2026-08-27T10:46:16.000Z"
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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."
}