Football Business Education Partnership in Colombia: A New Benchmark for the Industry
Geneva, 27 January 2025
The Football Business Academy and Internacional de Bogotá have announced a football business education partnership in Colombia, marking the first collaboration of its kind between a global football business institution and a Colombian club. This milestone partnership marks a significant expansion of The FBA’s presence in Colombia, further strengthening its footprint across Latin America and reinforcing its mission to drive innovation and professionalization in football worldwide.
As the first FBA partnership in Colombia, this collaboration sets a new benchmark for football education in the country, combining academic excellence with real-world football operations in one of South America’s most promising and fast-evolving football markets.
This football business education partnership in Colombia reflects The FBA’s commitment to bridging education and industry practice in emerging football markets.
“It’s a real pleasure welcoming Inter de Bogotá into The FBA Family. The dynamic around the club, with its new ownership group and ambitious roadmap, provides a unique setup for innovation and professionalization. This partnership will open up many exciting opportunities to collaborate and we’re excited to join forces with Inter de Bogotá as we look ahead to growing both institutions’ impact across Colombian football.” – Kristian Dobrev, CEO, The FBA
“At Internacional de Bogotá, we believe that Colombian football has enormous potential to take the next step in its evolution. To achieve this, it is essential to open ourselves to the world, learn from international best practices, and bring in external knowledge that helps us raise our standards.
This partnership with The Football Business Academy reflects our conviction that education, innovation, and professional management are fundamental pillars in building a stronger club while also contributing to the development of football in Colombia. We want Inter de Bogotá to serve as a bridge between global knowledge and local talent.” – Nicolás Maya, Presidente, Internacional de Bogotá
Both organizations share a common vision of advancing football through education, innovation, and sustainable development. By combining The FBA’s global expertise in football business education with Internacional de Bogotá’s local insight and ambition, this partnership aims to create meaningful impact at both national and international levels.
Beyond offering internship opportunities for FBA Master Candidates, the collaboration will include Student Business Projects aligned with Internacional de Bogotá’s strategic priorities. These initiatives are designed to foster innovation, generate actionable insights, and strengthen the link between academic knowledge and professional football operations.
This partnership not only expands The FBA’s global network but also represents a strategic entry into Colombia, a key football market within South America. As Colombian football continues to evolve and professionalize, this alliance aims to help shape the next generation of football leaders and contribute to the sustainable growth of the sport in the region.
ABOUT INTERNACIONAL DE BOGOTÁ
Based in Bogotá, Internacional de Bogotá is a forward-thinking football club committed to sporting excellence, institutional development, and long-term sustainability. Following a recent rebrand in Bogotá, the club has entered a new strategic chapter focused on innovation, identity, and professional growth, both on and off the pitch.
With a renewed vision and a strong emphasis on youth development, modern football operations, and community engagement, Internacional de Bogotá is positioning itself as a progressive force within Colombian football, embracing international best practices while remaining deeply rooted in its local football culture.
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ABOUT THE FBA
The Football Business Academy is a global leader in football business education whose goal is to accelerate the professionalization of the football industry and develop current and future leaders in the game. Founded in 2017 and based in Switzerland, The FBA is best known for its flagship degree – the Professional Master in Football Business – which is a 12-month program with two intakes each year.
Additionally, The FBA works with football organizations around the world to design and deliver customized training, workshops, and educational content. Other partners of The FBA include CONMEBOL, Liga Portugal, CF Rayados, Club Nacional de Football, Independiente del Valle, Real Mallorca, Brighton & Hove Albion, SL Benfica, Venezia FC, Rangers FC, Sporting Clube de Portugal, Common Goal, Olocip, Double Pass, and USL.
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