Episode 17: Organizing the UEFA Champions League Final & a Lifetime in Football: Georg Pangl
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Google PodcastsDive into the awe-inspiring journey of Georg Pangl, a powerhouse who leaped from his roots in the Austrian soccer federation to a commanding presence in the football world, ultimately being the head project manager for the UEFA Champions League Finals. In this exclusive interview, discover his management strategies, challenges, triumphs, and experiences that have sculpted his astounding career. Remember to claim your free gift at https://show.ronnyleber.com/gift, specially designed to help you boost your potential! Whether you’re an aspiring football manager, sports enthusiast, or a fan keen to understand the art of turning dreams into reality in the thrilling world of soccer, this episode is a can’t-miss!
Time Codes
- 00:00 Meeting Maradona & Introduction to Georg Pangl
- 03:14 From Dreaming of Banking to a Soccer Career
- 04:15 The Unexpected Call: Austrian Football Association Job 🇦🇹
- 06:18 Turning Passion into Career at the Austrian FA
- 07:08 Early Days at the Austrian FA: Youth Department Responsibilities
- 08:03 Guest Teams and Maradona Encounters
- 10:32 Being Silvio Berlusconi’s Double at the Champions League Final
- 13:08 Navigating Interactions with Big Personalities
- 14:37 Georg’s Advice for Dealing with High-Profile People
- 15:16 A Car Accident with Zidane and Dechamps on Board
- 17:44 Starting at UEFA: Becoming a Venue Director for Champions League Matches
- 20:52 🇹🇷 Champion League Journey Begins in Istanbul with Galatasaray
- 26:22 Full-Time Transition to UEFA: Project Manager for Champions League Finals
- 28:04 What Does it Take to Organize a Champions League Final?
- 30:45 CEO Call for the Austrian Professional Football League
- 31:38 Handling Billionaires like Frank Stronach, Austrian Bundesliga President
- 34:11 Learning to Focus on Key Topics: Dealing with Karl Heinz Rummenige
- 36:10 Georg’s Strategy for High-Stakes Meetings and Negotiations
- 38:03 Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges through Values Catalogue
- 41:41 Secretary-General of the European Football Leagues Union
- 44:02 Current Projects of the Pangl Football Group
- 45:11 Georg’s Advice for Aspiring Football Industry Professionals
- 46:43 The Power of Networking and a Career Plan
- 47:51 The Future of Football and Georg’s Views on FIFA President Gianni Infantino
- 50:47 How to Connect with Georg Pangl
- 51:23 Closing Thoughts from Georg Pangl
Georg Pangl started his career in the Austrian soccer federation and climbed his way up to become the head project manager for the UEFA Champions League, including the prestigious Champions League Finals. He’s been the head of the Austrian Bundesliga and Union of European Football Leagues and has recently ventured into authorship with his debut book
Now he’s sharing his knowledge with the next generation, and we’re thrilled to have him on the show! So whether you’re a soccer enthusiast, an aspiring professional in the sports world, or simply a fan of inspirational success stories, you won’t want to miss this interview!
We delve into Georg’s career progression from his early days in the Austrian soccer federation, his responsibilities at the UEFA, the challenges and triumphs of organizing a UEFA Champions League Final, his encounters with the likes of Diego Maradona and Silvio Berlusconi, and even a memorable car accident involving Zinedine Zidane and Didier Dechamps.
Discover Georg’s advice on dealing with high-profile individuals, his strategies for high-stakes negotiations, and how to overcome obstacles when they’re in the public eye. We also touch on his current projects with the Pangl Football Group and his view on FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
What does it take to organize a UEFA Champions League Final? How do you deal with billionaires like Frank Stronach, president of the Austrian Bundesliga? What’s the future of football from Georg’s perspective? Get answers to these and many more intriguing questions in this episode of the Ronny Leber Show.
Georg also shares his advice for those just starting out in the football industry, the importance of networking, and the value of having a career plan.
This weeks guest: Football Visionary Georg Pangl
Website: https://www.football-group.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georg-pan…
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