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Alejandro Hernández, Bernardo Almeida, José Martín Alba and Jonathan Verge are four Johan Cruyff Institute graduates who are leading the sports industry. In an interview with Impulsyn, they share their academic and professional experiences.
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The sports industry no longer revolves solely around competition. Today, it also encompasses entertainment, technology, content, business, social impact, and digital transformation. From organizations like FIFA to leagues like the NBA or historic clubs like FC Barcelona, the sector increasingly demands highly specialized professionals.
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Both institutions have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to launch three new academic programs designed to educate the next generation of leaders in the global sports industry.
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Álex García Reiss is a graduate of the Master in Sports Business and Marketing Blended Barcelona at Johan Cruyff Institute and co-founder of Funatik, a social platform developed for football fans.
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Paula Ramírez Ibáñez is a Spanish artistic swimmer, a member of the national team, and a bronze medalist at the latest Olympic Games. In this interview, Paula shares her experience in the Master in Sport Business Online program.
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Lucas Faggiano has extensive experience in professional basketball, having competed in the leagues of the United States, Spain, Brazil, and Mexico. In this interview, the Argentine point guard highlights how education provided him with new tools to shape his professional future beyond the court.
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Joan Amigó, professional handball player and graduate of the Master in Sport Business Online at Johan Cruyff Institute, shares in this interview how he has combined his sporting career with academic and professional education.
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Vítor Benite is a Brazilian basketball player and graduate of the Professional Development Program, developed by Johan Cruyff Institute together with the Spanish Basketball Clubs Association (acb).
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With over 20 years of experience in show jumping, the Finnish athlete decided to invest in her professional future by enrolling in the Master in Sport Business Online at Johan Cruyff Institute.
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Elisabeth Maier is one of the most prominent figures in Canadian skeleton racing. A graduate of the Master in Sport Business Online, she shares how her experience at Johan Cruyff Institute helped her transition from sports to professional life.
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Susana Torres Arenas is a student of the University Master’s Degree in Sports Management at Johan Cruyff Institute in collaboration with Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and at the same time she competed in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, which took place in Marbella.
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Inspired by the philosophy and values of Cruyff Education, the Hub offers athletes, educational institutions and sport professionals a place to study, teach and build networks.
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The SportBusiness International 2025 Rankings highlight Johan Cruyff Institute’s Master in Sport Management Online as the best in Europe and Top 5 worldwide among online sports management programs.
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Elisabeth Maier is one of the most prominent figures in Canadian skeleton racing. A graduate of the Master in Sport Business Online, she shares how her experience at Johan Cruyff Institute helped her transition from sports to professional life.
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Olympic swimmer Stan Pijnenburg combines elite sport, education, and social impact through his work at BrabantSport and the Master in Sport Business Online at Johan Cruyff Institute. He believes the true power of sport lies not in medals, but in its ability to inspire and create positive change.
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A group of students from Johan Cruyff Academy studied the topic of athletes as role models in society and produced a report that includes arguments both in favor and against this idea.
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Clara Manso, Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Coordinator at LALIGA, explains what her day-to-day job looks like and shares key insights for students aiming to break into the sports industry.
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In this interview with Johan Cruyff Institute, Javier Domingo, co-founder of Laurel Gaming—a startup focused on casual mobile games—shares his insights on the industry and the future of the gaming sector.
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In this interview with Johan Cruyff Institute, Xavier Trallero, Managing Director of Barcelona Sports Hub, explains the work of this institution, which is dedicated to enhancing the productivity of the sports ecosystem through technological innovation.
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During a study trip to Barcelona, organized by Johan Cruyff Institute, ISM students received academic training and visited some of the most iconic sports venues.
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Pedro Jukoski, an alumnus of the Master in Sport Business Online at Johan Cruyff Institute, has an extensive background in volleyball, having played for top-tier teams such as FC Barcelona.
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Sabine Hazboun, a graduate of Johan Cruyff Institute‘s Master in Sport Business and Programme Support Officer at the Olympic Refuge Foundation, reflects on her academic experience.
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Omar Sameh is the founder of Amstel City FC, an innovative project aiming to become the second professional football club in Amsterdam. Through a partnership with Johan Cruyff Institute, the club will enhance the academic education of its players, staff, and community.
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