Behind the Trophy: Our First UEFA Tournament Experience

Behind the Trophy: Our First UEFA Tournament Experience

From The Business of Football by David Chimbaza

July 15, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 99

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David Chimbaza reflects on his experience at the UEFA Under-19 European Championships final, sharing insights on event organization and media representation.

In this special wrap-up episode of The Business of Football Network, David Chimbaza reflects on his experience attending the UEFA Under-19 European Championships final between Germany and Spain at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales. OUR FREE FOOTBALL NETWORKING GUIDE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffMip0TFkgJOoo9ptbH9uZ67fTWvFai57QPBOy07J7D80J8A/viewform? usp=sharing&ouid=101118948474912953943 OUR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-chimbaza-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessoffootballpodcast/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@businessoffootball⁩ Youtube: Filmed on the pitch and in the photo areas during the trophy presentation, national anthems and pre-match rituals, this episode captures what it was like to be embedded in the environment of a major UEFA tournament as a media representative for the network. Alongside pitch-side reflections, David shares key insights from the tournament’s organisation, how UEFA and the Football Association of Wales worked together to deliver a seamless event, and what he learned about operational efficiency, organisational culture and the sheer amount of behind-the-scenes work…

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