CIES TALKS SEASON 1 – Episode 3 - “Pioneering Women's Leadership in Football Law | feat. Margarita Echeverría”
Welcome back to CIES Talks, the video podcast series by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES)!
Join us for the third episode of CIES Talks, the video podcast series presented by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES), based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
In this series, we explore the intersection of sports management, law, leadership, and education through exclusive conversations with industry leaders and changemakers.
Special Guest: Margarita Echeverría, General Secretary of the Normalization Committee of the Salvadoran Football Federation.
In this episode, host Debola Adebanjo sits down with Margarita Echeverría, a true pioneer in sports law and governance. Margarita was one of the first women to serve in legal roles at both FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and has held the position of General Secretary in multiple national football federations.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Margarita’s groundbreaking path in international football governance
- Legal frameworks and challenges in the sport
- Leadership lessons from her time at FIFA, CAS, and national federations
- The importance of diversity, integrity, and resilience in sports administration
Whether you’re passionate about football, law, or leadership, this episode offers valuable insights from one of the game’s most impactful voices.
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