Former Soccer Star Bibras Natkho Earns Sports Management Diploma
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Former international soccer player Bibras Natkho earned a Sports Management diploma from the University of Portsmouth. He aims to apply his knowledge to elevate local football standards and dreams of becoming a Sports Director at a major European club.
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- Bibras Natkho earned a Sports Management diploma from the University of Portsmouth.
- He aims to transfer global football expertise to local leagues.
- Natkho advised young player Anan Khalaili on playing in the Premier League.
- He prefers an administrative role over coaching.
- His future goal is to be a Sports Director in Europe.
Former international soccer player Bibras Natkho has achieved a new academic milestone, earning a diploma in Sports Management from the University of Portsmouth in Britain, in collaboration with the English Football Association. Natkho revealed in a television interview with i24NEWS from Haifa that the qualification followed two and a half years of study, effort, and academic projects, involving travel between London and Manchester. The graduation ceremony took place at Stamford Bridge in London and was attended by global football stars, including Spain's Cesar Azpilicueta and Australia's Tim Cahill.
Natkho stated his primary goal for this academic pursuit is to transfer professional experiences and expertise from top global leagues, such as the English Premier League, and apply them locally to elevate the sport's standard. He also shared that during a recent meeting in England with young player Anan Khalaili, who plays in the Premier League, he offered advice focusing on enjoying the experience and working hard to adapt to the fast pace of English football. Natkho emphasized that playing in the Premier League represents the pinnacle of ambition for any professional European player.
Regarding his future aspirations, Natkho indicated that despite holding UEFA A coaching licenses, he prefers an administrative and strategic planning role as a Sports Director. He currently holds administrative responsibilities for developing youth teams and national squads within the General Union. Natkho's ultimate dream is to return to Europe and assume a Sports Director position at a major European club.