{
  "id": 7834241,
  "title": "Ex-Chelsea player Azpilicueta graduates with merit in global football sport directorship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ex-chelsea-player-azpilicueta-graduates-with-merit-in-global-football",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T17:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ex-chelsea-player-azpilicueta-graduates-with-merit-in-global-football-sport-directorship/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ex-Chelsea defender César Azpilicueta marked a significant milestone in his career by graduating with Merit in Global Football Sport Directorship from the PFA Business School in 2026. In a Facebook post, the former Chelsea captain reflected on the hard work and support he received throughout the program. Azpilicueta expressed his joy at the event, stating that it was a special occasion to celebrate his academic achievement and reconnect with classmates. He also congratulated the entire PFA Business School Class of 2026. The qualification adds to Azpilicueta's extensive football career, where he has already shown strong leadership skills. With his new academic knowledge of football sport directorship, the former Spain international can now focus on the next chapter of his career.",
  "summary": "Former Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta has celebrated graduating with Merit in Global Football Sport Directorship from the PFA Business School. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-chelsea-player-azpilicueta-graduates-with-merit-in-global-football-sport-directorship/",
  "key_points": [
    "César Azpilicueta graduates with Merit in Global Football Sport Directorship",
    "Former Chelsea captain celebrates academic achievement at PFA Business School",
    "Qualification enhances leadership skills in football career"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ex-Chelsea player Azpilicueta graduates with merit in global football sport directorship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ex-chelsea-player-azpilicueta-graduates-with-merit-in-global-football-7834651",
        "published": "2026-09-16T17:34:04.000Z"
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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."
}