CIES Research
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research
The research conducted by CIES examines sport from multiple angles, with an emphasis on Law, Sociology, Geography, History and Economics. The projects undertaken by CIES are part of both pure and applied research.
CIES' research activity is mainly manifested through its publications and the conferences it organises and in which its collaborators actively participate.
Moreover, the activities of the CIES Football Observatory and the CIES Sports Intelligence have increased our visibility and recognition around the world.
The dedicated CIES research team has gained an international reputation for producing and publishing high quality academic work. It also delivers on-demand research projects for sports organisations and has an extensive international network that allows CIES to call on experts and academics from other fields when needed.
The multidisciplinary research of CIES is illustrated in the diagram below:
Fields of Expertise
Analysis
Migration
Methodological Skills
Management
Research
Management
Products
Evaluation
Methods
Survey
Visualisation
KPIs
our research activities
research
Publications
RESEARCH NEWS
Most likely champions: 29 leagues
The 512th Weekly Post presents the results of a statistical model forecasting the probability of winning the title for clubs in 29 leagues.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 FIFA RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP : KICK-OFF ON 1 SEPTEMBER
Applications for the 2026 FIFA Research Scholarship has been open from 1st September.
2025 transfers: Liverpool most active in record-breaking market
The 511th CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post analyses the financial results of transfer operations carried out in 2025.
