Football Forum Hungary

These may not be our colors but we still feel right at home.😉

One of the best parts of working in football is that the conversation never stops at your own event.
This time, we had the chance to connect with some of the most influential figures in international football at another global sports conference — exchanging ideas, strengthening relationships, and creating opportunities for future collaboration.

Because is ultimately about people, and the strongest partnerships are often built far away from the spotlight.

📊 Data or intuition — which truly identifies tomorrow’s football stars?

At , held at the iconic Tippmix Hall, Puskás Arena, our panel “Data or Intuition? – The Dilemmas of Modern Talent Identification” brought together some of the game's most experienced decision-makers to explore how clubs balance analytics, scouting expertise, and human judgment in the talent identification process.

🎙️ Speakers:
• Riccardo Polacco – Chief Scout, Olympique de Marseille
• Mustafa Eröğüt – Former Vice President, Turkish Football Federation
• Andrea Radrizzani – Former Owner, U.C. Sampdoria & Leeds United

Moderated by:
• Tarkan Batgün – Founder & CEO, Comparisonator

From advanced data models to the irreplaceable value of experience and instinct, the discussion offered valuable insights into how football clubs are shaping the future of recruitment and player development.

How do top clubs professionalise scouting in modern football? 🔍

At 2026, Szymon Goc — First Team Scout at L**h Poznań — shared valuable insights in the Tectus Hall during his presentation: from structures and processes to data-driven decision-making, the session offered a behind-the-scenes look into how one of Central Europe’s leading clubs approaches talent identification and strategy.

Thank you Szymon for sharing your expertise with our international football community. 🤝

The Puskás Arena continues to stand at the heart of world football. 🇭🇺

proudly hosted an international gathering of football leaders, executives, clubs, leagues and innovators in this iconic venue.

Now, the spotlight turns to the , as the world’s greatest club competition arrives on the same stage.

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Women’s football is no longer just growing — it is transforming the global game. 🌍

At 2026 in the Tippmix by Szerencsejáték Zrt. Hall, the panel discussion “Competitiveness and Brand Building in Women’s Football” explored how clubs, leagues, brands, and stakeholders can elevate the women’s game both on and off the pitch.

From commercial growth and fan engagement to long-term strategy and international visibility, the conversation with Caitlin Garden, Mark C., Andela Frajtovic and Zsuzsa Dr. Csisztu highlighted why is becoming one of the most dynamic sectors in modern sport business.🤝

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Success leaves clues. Champions create standards. ✨

Congratulations to all clubs who participated in events and went on to win their championships this season.👏 From Budapest to Barcelona, from Bratislava to Poznań — excellence recognizes excellence.

See you again among football’s elite. 👑

LASK | FC Barcelona | L**h Poznań | ŠK Slovan Bratislava | SK Slavia Praha | ETO FC | Vasas FC |

Her Next Move LAB ♀ How do we raise the standard in the women’s game? Through better preparation, smarter coaching, higher tactical and physical demands. 📈

👉 With Dominika Krausz guiding the conversation at the SkyWest workshop panel discussion — “Raising the Standard: Physical & Tactical Readiness” — Hungarian leading coaches Balázs Dörnyei (Budapest Honvéd FC - Női Labdarúgás – Women’s Head Coach), Benjámin Lázár (MTK Budapest - Női labdarúgás – Women’s Head Coach), Augustin Bolboaca (PMFC – Women’s Head Coach) shared their insights on developing elite environments and preparing players for the modern game.

A valuable discussion driving the future of forward. 💫

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👏 Football Forum Hungary congratulates ETO FC Győr on a fantastic championship-winning season.

A special recognition to Sporting Director Steven Vanharen whose work perfectly reflects the theme: “The Modern Sporting Director: Strategy, Structure and Leadership in Practice.”

Success built through vision, leadership, and long-term strategy. Congratulations to everyone at on this outstanding achievement.

Three days. One stage. Endless connections — Relive the highlights of 2026 ✨

Football Forum Hungary 2026 | Full Recap & Exclusive Interviews Three days. One stage. Endless connections.Relive the highlights of Football Forum Hungary 2026 — from insightful panels to behind-the-scenes moments, and he...