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How Jude Bellingham Helped Borussia Dortmund Attract New Stewards

How Jude Bellingham Helped Borussia Dortmund Attract New Stewards

November 13, 2023 No Comments

An Interview with Mr. Brede Lockhoff, Head of Stewards at Borussia Dortmund In an exclusive interview with Mr. Brede Lockhoff, Head of Stewards at Borussia Dortmund, ESSMA delves into the…

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“Sustainability is a marathon, not a sprint”

“Sustainability is a marathon, not a sprint”

November 7, 2023 No Comments

An interview with Nico Briskorn, Director of CSR at VfL Wolfsburg

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Manchester United Unleashes High-Speed Fan-Facing Extreme Networks Wi-Fi at Old Trafford

Manchester United Unleashes High-Speed Fan-Facing Extreme Networks Wi-Fi at Old Trafford

August 16, 2023 No Comments

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Q and A with Keith Kent: Navigating the World of Pitch Management

Q and A with Keith Kent: Navigating the World of Pitch Management

August 15, 2023 No Comments

As the European Stadium Management Association (ESSMA) gears up to empower its members with a deeper understanding of pitch management challenges during our ESSMA Pitch Management workshop (4-5 September in Leicester),…

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Interview with Frédéric Cahay (Head Groundsmanager Proximus Basecamp): The green side of Belgium’s Golden Generation

Interview with Frédéric Cahay (Head Groundsmanager Proximus Basecamp): The green side of Belgium’s Golden Generation

August 2, 2023 No Comments

Are you a pitch management professional looking to enhance your skills and knowledge? Do you want to learn from the experience of Frédéric Cahay, the Head Groundsman of the Proximus…

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ESSMA on tour: an interview with our corporate partner 3D Digital Venue

ESSMA on tour: an interview with our corporate partner 3D Digital Venue

June 12, 2023 No Comments

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ESSMA on tour: Grassmax Systems’ Xpert meeting on Cost-efficient pitch management

ESSMA on tour: Grassmax Systems’ Xpert meeting on Cost-efficient pitch management

June 9, 2023 No Comments

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Progress ESSMA research: Media & Commerce

Progress ESSMA research: Media & Commerce

June 7, 2023 No Comments

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Progress ESSMA research: Safety & Security

Progress ESSMA research: Safety & Security

May 30, 2023 No Comments

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Third new ExCo-member ESSMA: Jon Babbs (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)

Third new ExCo-member ESSMA: Jon Babbs (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)

May 17, 2023 No Comments

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