CIES News
Value of players owned: Chelsea in the lead
100 teams in the world with the highest aggregate transfer value of players owned, estimated according to our statistical model.
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INTERNATIONAL MONTHLY REVIEW #79 - February 2026
CIES-Related Content in February 2026: Articles, Videos/Audio, and Social Media Posts from Around the World
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FIFA Master Alumni - Where are they now? - Nihan Cabbaroglu Balaban
Current Position: Sports Commentator, Sports Marketing Consultant and Director at VolleyVoice (accessible sports initiative).
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The first graduates from the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Saudi Arabia receive their diplomas
Fifty-five graduates from the FIFA/CIES International Programme recently received their diplomas in Riyadh.
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Most decisive players: Messi in world form
Players that having scored or assisted the most goals in matches played over the last year in 67 leagues around the world.
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FIFA Master Alumni - Where are they now? - Rebecca Giordano
Current Position: Senior Legal Counsel for the New Zealand Rugby Players Association
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Heaviest pressure on opponents: global rankings
The 535th CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post ranks teams from 56 leagues around the world according to the level of pressure exerted on opponents.
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Milan Module kickoff: The FIFA Master goes Italian
Hosted by SDA Bocconi’s School of Management, the FIFA Master 26th edition have dived into the core principles that drive the global sports industry.
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FIFA Master Alumni - Where are they now? - Verdiana Ciccone
Current Position: Venue Language Manager for Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026.
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