“One thing is to know how to do things and another is to make it simple and accessible to others. This is the challenge for the big players when they go into management. To do that, you have to learn and study very hard. I have read football management books, analysed myself and the way other people learn and understand things.”

Italian football executive, manager, and former footballer

Gianfranco Zola is an Italian football executive, manager, and former footballer. He played mainly as a forward and is known for his long career in Italian and international football. He is currently vice-president of the Lega Pro, the Italian Serie C football league. After his playing career, he moved into football leadership and management, remaining closely connected to the sport at senior level.