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Research on the development pathways of FIFA World Cup 2026™ players

FIFA-CIES study on 2026 WC players: pathways, relative age effects, 598 clubs, debut avg 19.5 yrs.
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Research
12 November 2026

FIFA Master Alumni - Where are they now? - Edith Finn

Current Position: Strategy & Operations Officer FIFPRO Europe
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FIFA Master Alumni FIFA Master
12 November 2026

U21 players outperforming the most their teammates

CIES ranks U21 outfielders by relative performance vs teammates (Impect data). Top: Lutfi Dalipi (Vaduz, x1.96), then Prestianni (Benfica).
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11 November 2026

Closing ceremony held at the Universidad Metropolitana campus in Caracas

Thirty-three students celebrated the award of their diplomas from the UNIMET/FIFA/CIES International Programme in Caracas.
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FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management
10 November 2026

INTERNATIONAL MONTHLY REVIEW #87 - October 2026

CIES-Related Content in October 2026: Articles, Videos/Audio, and Social Media Posts from Around the World.
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CIES in the media
09 November 2026

Rain, Rehearsals and Real Football: October in Leicester with the FIFA Master

October was about getting to know Leicester, English sports and what the FIFA Master really asks of us.
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09 November 2026

2026 Migration Report highlights ongoing expansion of global player movement

The landmark 15th edition of the International Basketball Migration Report highlights growth of international transfers across the sport.
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Research Publication
05 November 2026

FIFA Master Alumni - Where are they now? - Guglielmo Cammino

Current Position: National Teams Area (Club Italia) and Italy Men’s U-17 Team Manager - Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC)
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FIFA Master Alumni FIFA Master
05 November 2026

Most training-reliant leagues

50 top divisions worldwide according to the percentage of minutes played during the current season by footballers trained* by their club of…
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Research
04 November 2026
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