UEFA U19 LIVE PODCAST- The Business of Football Podcast

In this episode of The Business of Football Network, David Chimbaza reflects on his experience covering the UEFA Under-19 European Championships semi-final between Germany and Ukraine at the Racecourse Ground in Wales, offering a pitch-side perspective on what it was like to be embedded in the environment of an international youth tournament. He explores why this tournament is so important for the development of future superstars, how it provides a platform for young players to grow their brand and shine on a European stage, and what it means for clubs and academies to have their talents showcased at this level. David also looks at the “hidden market” in football, where coaching roles, scouting opportunities and event careers are often not advertised but found through presence, networking and behaviour at events like this. Alongside the matchday insight, David shares practical advice on how to think creatively about accessing opportunities in football, whether through volunteering, media accreditation or simply being in the right spaces when events happen. He talks about the importance of events as networking hubs, the value of learning directly from UEFA operations teams, and why youth tournaments are a powerful way to get into the industry, build experience and start to understand how the football business really works. BREAKING IN BOOK: https://amzn.eu/d/0ifGoYmo ACCESS OUR FREE FOOTBALL NETWORKING GUIDE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffMip0TFkgJOoo9ptbH9uZ67fTWvFai57QPBOy07J7D80J8A/viewform OUR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-chimbaza-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessoffootballpodcast/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com With Germany winning the semi-final 2-1 ahead of a final against Spain, this episode also looks ahead to the tournament decider and to the next chapter of The Business of Football Network’s tournament coverage. It’s a blend of live reflection, career insight and behind-the-scenes learning, showing how even a youth tournament can open doors, shape careers and provide real opportunities for fans, coaches, scouts and aspiring professionals.