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What should the future of football look like? <\/strong>With this simple yet profound question, \u201cUnleash Football\u201d has been launched. Featuring Juan Mata as a prominent voice, this initiative aims to ensure that those who play and watch the beautiful game have a genuine say in shaping the evolution of the world\u2019s most popular sport. <\/p>\n\n

The Asturian introduced the initiative before a packed auditorium at the World Football Summit in Madrid <\/a>alongside J\u00fcrgen Griesbeck, co-founder of the Common Goal<\/a> movement. “Football has shaped my life, and those who feel the sport most deeply should have a voice in its future,” Juan stated. “We often say that football belongs to the fans and the players, but when are they actually asked?<\/strong> Today, that changes. It is time. Football has the opportunity to be better, to evolve.” <\/p>\n\n

During the presentation, Juan and J\u00fcrgen invited the audience to complete a short, live survey via their mobile devices, featuring questions such as: \u201cHow much decision-making power do you feel you have in football?\u201d and prompting reflection on critical topics such as the match calendar, ticket pricing, and the development of women\u2019s football. <\/p>\n\n

You can take the survey yourself right now at the following link:<\/p>\n\n

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Make the test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

This marks the official start of an open space for reflection, rooted in a constructive spirit, at a pivotal moment for global football. The public launch of “Unleash Football” made a fantastic impression on attendees at the World Football Summit in Madrid<\/a>, a cornerstone event in the international football business, which Mata and Griesbeck had the privilege of opening. <\/p>\n\n

To learn more about ‘Unleash Football’: https:\/\/www.c-lab.football\/thecollective<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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