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Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the umbrella organisation of its members, currently 211 national football associations. Its main objectives, enshrined in its statutes, are to develop football around the world, to stage international competitions and to protect the integrity of football (against match manipulation, doping etc.). FIFA is composed of a number of political bodies (such as the FIFA Congress and the FIFA Council) and the administration. The highest political position is the FIFA President, elected every four years by FIFA’s member associations. The FIFA administration, with more than 800 people from over 60 nations, is based in Zurich. It is run by the Secretary General (CEO). FIFA stages FIFA World Cups™ in various forms such as youth, men’s and women’s, futsal, beach soccer or club competitions. The men’s FIFA World Cup™ is not only the most popular single sporting event in the world but also the financial backbone for FIFA and its efforts to develop football worldwide. The financial success of the FIFA World Cup™ allows FIFA to run a wide range of football development programmes and to provide funds, infrastructure and know-how to its member associations through the FIFA Forward Development Programme. For more information visit our website.

Here at The FA we are responsible for overseeing, promoting and developing English football at all levels, from grassroots through to the professional game. We have big ambitions. Some of our objectives include ensuring that The Emirates FA cup remains the world’s premier cup competition, that Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park continue to be world-class venues, and that success is achieved with each of our 24 national sides. The shared values, vision and pride of our people is central to our success. We are growing a team of highly skilled, passionate and hardworking individuals who are committed to the future of English football. We understand that diversity promotes innovation, and therefore we look for people who are great at what they do, no matter their background. Our work at The FA varies greatly and so do our career opportunities. If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge in a progressive organisation which is striving for excellence, please take a look at our current opportunities: http://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers/

The Major League Soccer National Sales Center is the first training and placement program for any major sports league and provides a one-of-a-kind learning experience to its trainees. Those accepted to the program gain necessary skills relating to MLS ticket sales through classroom-style learning, hands-on experience via live selling, and audio and video analysis. The NSC is partnered with the oldest improvisation theater in the country, the Brave New Workshop, whose instructors provide innovative coaching and push trainees to think differently. Candidates who successfully exceed the designated performance criteria have the opportunity to interview for full-time sales positions with MLS clubs. To apply for the next Session at the NSC, visit our website at www.mlssoccer.com/nationalsalescenter