Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, speaks through the The Greatest FIFA Soccer Awards 2024 at Aspire Academy on Dec. 17, 2024 in Doha, Qatar.
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T&T Soccer Affiliation (TTFA) Technical Director Anton Corneal is one in every of a choose group of technical leaders worldwide to graduate from the primary version of FIFA’s Technical Management Diploma.
In line with a launch from TTFA, Corneal attended the ultimate block of an 18-month-long course, which concluded with a collection of evaluation displays and a commencement ceremony on the FIFA museum in Zurich from Dec. 5-6.
This system commenced in Might 2023, and Corneal has since visited Brazil, Japan, the Netherlands, and Switzerland as a part of the diploma, which goals to change into the “globally acknowledged qualification” for technical leaders working within the recreation.
“This transformative expertise has not solely enriched my information and management expertise but in addition deepened my understanding of essential values that drive excellence in sport and life,” stated Corneal.
TTFA President Kieron Edwards added, “Anton’s achievement in finishing the first-ever FIFA Technical Management Diploma is a milestone for T&T soccer. It isn’t solely a private achievement reflecting his dedication but in addition our nation’s dedication to elevating the bar in soccer training and growth.”
“Many congratulations to Anton for graduating from the first-ever version of the FIFA Technical Management Diploma,” stated Steven Martens, FIFA director of International Soccer Improvement.
“The way forward for international soccer requires skilled leaders the world over, and we consider this qualification will assist us obtain that intention,” added Martens. “We’re excited to see how every graduate from the Diploma will assist form and affect the way forward for soccer within the years to return.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the primary cohort of graduates from the lately instituted FIFA Technical Management Diploma.
“You’re trailblazers who will assist FIFA Member Associations develop participant and coach pathways in keeping with a key pillar of our Strategic Goals,” stated Infantino.
“We’re proud to have the ability to increase the worldwide canvas of our recreation. Academic packages reminiscent of these will guarantee essentially the most inclusive sport on the planet turns into much more accessible and aggressive. Thanks in your funding in soccer, and good luck with a brilliant future.”
Corneal prolonged his deepest gratitude to FIFA, the FIFA Technical Management division, lecturers, and fellow members who made this journey a memorable and rewarding alternative.
“I’m impressed to uphold the rules of management and function an envoy of the stated program.”
