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Our president, Marc Guerrero, met yesterday with one of the most experienced football #executives at the top of European football, the new appointed Manchester United's CEO, Omar Berrada. There is an undeniable fascination with professional #football clubs the world over. But whilst the star players, head coaches and owners typically dominate the headlines, one of the most important figures in any club is undoubtedly its #CEO. What made CEOs successful in the past is no longer enough. The #context in which they operate has become fundamentally more #complex and traditional approaches to leadership are now insufficient. In the past, sporting success led to business success. That relationship is being reversed. In this #changing and increasingly stressful #environment, CEOs must bring to bear a unique blend of skills, experiences, and perspectives, as well as a knowledge of how to leverage the support of the board of directors, to help them run their football club.

World Mental Health Day yesterday. Oof. There's always a lot of really valuable discussion about mental health around this time, and I think that's brilliant. It's so important to have these conversations out in the open. But I remember a couple of World Mental Health Days really clearly. I remember the one several years ago when I was having my own mental health crisis, precipitated by a deeply painful work situation. I remember watching colleagues wearing badges and talking about how important it was, while I was feeling so alone and helpless that I was convinced that the world would be better if I wasn't here. I remember the one just before my toddlers' second birthday, when #PMDD had suddenly appeared in my life and I felt like I was spiralling into the void for a week every month, only for it to magically vanish again. I remember thinking that it didn't count; that what was happening to me was so unimportant in the face of all the statistics we see. It can be so easy to get caught up in the general. To look at statistics, to discuss the email banners and the fundraising opportunities. But sometimes I reckon the best thing we can do for #worldmentalhealthday is what's in this video: tap the person next to you on the shoulder and say, "Hey, how are you doing? Really, how are you doing?" and commit to a minute of really hearing the answer. Teams backgrounds are great; taking a minute on your Teams call to check in is even better. https://lnkd.in/eHbU3J7W

🔴 Last night, the best football team in London played in the "Champions League" and made it to the quarter finals ( Massive Achievement ). 🔴 Arsenal started the game against FC Porto needing to win by 2 goals in 90 mins but that didn't happen. 🔴 The pressure was on as it went to penalties; we stayed focused and got the job done. 💡 But how was this achieved? ▶ Hard work. ▶ Teamwork. ▶ Confidence. ▶ Great communication skills. ▶ Proactiveness. ▶ Resilience. ▶ If you're determined to achieve something, the chances are greater when you have all of the above key attributes. ▶ Regardless of the industry or sector you work in... Always remember that consistency is key and even when things don't go as planned NEVER GIVE UP! ▶ NO ONE CAN CONTROL YOUR DESTINITY APART FROM YOU! TAKE THE WHEEL. Ps. Arsenal is a great team to support, the team work hard and stay motivated its not too late to support the best club in London ! #COYG (🔴 ARSENAL 🔴) #arsenal #arsenalfc #fcporto #championsleague #football #motivacion #motivationalpost #whatdoyouthink

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 The North London derby is very important and could influence the Premier League title contest. Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou share roots in the City Football Group, reflecting the pervasive influence of the Manchester City ethos. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gZ5c_4xu #AsiaOneMagazine #media #dailyupdates #todaynews #newsupdates #newstoday #todaysnews #newsupdate #breakingnews #latestnews #trendingnews #newsfeed #currentnews #northlondonderby #sports #sportsnews

Manager series : Mikel Arteta As someone who's been watching football all his life, let me shine some light on the great work Mikel Arteta has done at Arsenal. When Arteta came into Arsenal, we were nothing more than a fallen giant, a once prestigious club which went unbeaten a whole season, had lost its way. Arteta immediately understood that he had a big task in his hand and set up phases in which the club and team would evolve. A few years down the line, Arsenal are now a force to be reckoned with. An absolute demon on the pitch and a classy club off it. Here's how he did it. 1) He understood Arsenal's organisation values and standards. 2) Reorganized success criteria metrics. 3) He recognised the scope creep and mitigated risks effectively. 4) Assembled a strong team of subject matter experts. 5) Worked with collaborative stakeholders like Edu Gaspar (DOF) and Stan Kroenke (Owner) 6) Created escalation channels and an atmosphere of togetherness for the team. Overall it took around 5 years to reach this goal and I would say Mikel has done a fine job here. #MikelArteta #Arsenal #ProjectManagement #RiskMitigation #Football #PremierLeague

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🔵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘃𝘀. 𝗔𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹 🔴 This weekend's biggest fixture, Manchester City Football Club vs. Arsenal F.C, ended in a goalless draw (0-0). The title race in terms of standings and points goes as follows: 1️⃣ Liverpool - 67 pts 2️⃣ Arsenal - 65 pts 3️⃣ Manchester City - 64 pts 🔎 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆? The image below compares the financial performance of Man City and Arsenal during the 2022/23 season: - Man City reported £712.8M in total revenue, against the £466.7M generated by Arsenal - Despite generating £246.1M less than Man City in total revenue, Arsenal generated more in matchday revenue (£102.6M vs £71.9M) - Arsenal spent £188.1M less than Man City in staff costs - Both clubs ended the financial year with an operating loss - Manchester City reported a net profit of £80.4M, largely caused by £121.7M profits from player trading 🔎 For a more detailed analysis, I invite you to explore the breakdown in the attached image. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤, 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘢𝘴 𝘐'𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴, 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺'𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴. #PremierLeague #UEFA #ChampionsLeague #FootballFinance #ManCity #Arsenal #SportsBusiness

If the entire world says “NO, YOU CANNOT” even you were only given a month time to deal with - remember 2018/19 amerceable comeback Liverpool after beaten 3-0 by #Barca. #NEVERGIVEUP at Anfield marching to final with 4-3 aggregate!!! And win over it's England mate #Spurs If the entire world says, “NO, YOU CANNOT” when there is no time to deal with - remember 2004/05 a magical moment when given only 15minutes at changing room with the panic situation and left 45 minutes; #Liverpool secured equalizer 3-3 ditch #ACMilan to penalty shoot-outs and win the #UCL trophy!!! The 2 moments would give inspiration for those #alone – you are the judge of your own; don’t care what the world says. Some say the sky is the limit, if your measurement is above the sky then do it at your own pace but result is the matter. #teamwork – different colleagues, of course, come with multi-attitudes yet achieving the goal is utmost. #leader – multi-attitudes, time frame, management pressures yet achieving the goal is utmost.

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🔍 Data Insights: Successful Passing in the Women's Super League - Gameweek 1 🏆 Standout Performers: • Alex Greenwood (108 successful passes) leads the chart with an outstanding display of accuracy for Manchester City. • Her teammate, Alanna Kennedy (95 successful passes), also ranks high, showcasing Manchester City's strength in ball retention and build-up play. Other teams showcasing strong possession control include: • Brighton & Hove Albion had multiple players on the list, including Jelena Cankovic (85), Guro Bergsvand (84), Jorelyn Carabali (79), Maria Thorisdottir (69) and Vicky Losada (60). • Crystal Palace with players like Katrine Veje (89) and Aimee Everett (79) contributing significantly. • Tottenham Hotspur demonstrated solid play through Olga Ahtinen (83), Clare Hunt (69) and Molly Bartrip (67). 📊 Team Trends: • Manchester City dominates the top with two players in the top 3. This highlights their tactical focus on keeping possession and building from the back. • Brighton & Hove Albion also show they are comfortable playing out from the back with multiple players in the top 10. #WSL #FootballAnalysis #WomensSuperLeague