LALIGA BUSINESS SCHOOL celebrated the 2024–2025 Graduation Ceremony

The Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium hosted an unforgettable event: the 2024–2025 Graduation Ceremony of LALIGA BUSINESS SCHOOL, a milestone that brought together 233 students from more than 20 countries and highlighted LaLiga’s ongoing commitment to education, innovation, and professional excellence in the sports industry.

Presided over by Javier Tebas Medrano, President of LaLiga, the ceremony marked the culmination of an academic journey and the beginning of new professional paths for students across the school’s master’s programs. In its seventh edition, LaLiga Business School once again demonstrated its international character and its mission to train future leaders in global sports management.

A Symbolic Start to a New Stage

The ceremony began with a symbolic entrance through the players’ tunnel, as graduates from each master’s program walked into the stadium field — a powerful image representing their step into the professional arena. Applause, music, and excitement filled the atmosphere as families, professors, and industry representatives celebrated the graduates’ achievements.

From the stands to the pitch, a shared sense of pride and accomplishment could be felt, reflecting the hard work, dedication, and passion that define the LaLiga Business School community.

A Ceremony Full of Talent and Diversity

The event featured a series of speeches from representatives of various master’s programs, showcasing the diversity and international scope of the graduating class.

Among the speakers were Lewis Wright, representing the MBA of LaLiga, Pedro Figueroa from the Master in Global Sports Marketing, and Tania Lamarca, an MBA of LaLiga alumna and Olympic rhythmic gymnastics champion. Their participation symbolized the strong connection between athletic excellence and academic development, and the shared vision of transforming the sports industry through knowledge and leadership.

The student representatives reflected on the learning experience, the value of teamwork, and the importance of education as a driving force for progress in a rapidly changing global sports environment.

Inspiring Mentorship: The Godmother and Godfather of the Class

Two prominent figures from the sports world served as godmother and godfather of the 2024–2025 class: Sandra Sánchez, Olympic karate champion, and Óscar Mayo, General Manager of Business and Operations at Atlético de Madrid.

Their participation added prestige and inspiration to the event, emphasizing the relevance of perseverance, effort, and lifelong learning in both sports and management. Their presence also reinforced the link between the playing field and the business side of sports, offering graduates a powerful example of leadership and dedication.

The Educational Commitment of LALIGA

José Moya Gómez, Director of LaLiga Business School, highlighted the institution’s remarkable evolution since its founding in 2018. He reflected on the school’s mission to provide practical, specialized, and globally relevant education, aligned with the real needs of the sports industry and designed to prepare professionals who can lead its future transformation.

Moya also expressed gratitude to the faculty, mentors, and partners who contribute daily to creating a unique learning environment, combining academic rigor with hands-on experience. He acknowledged the graduates’ effort and trust in LaLiga Business School as a stepping stone toward their professional goals.

A Closing Message from Javier Tebas

The ceremony concluded with remarks from Javier Tebas Medrano, President of LaLiga, who emphasized the importance of education as a cornerstone of professionalization and as a key tool to address the global challenges facing the sports industry.

Tebas underscored the strategic role of LaLiga Business School within the broader LaLiga ecosystem, noting how the institution has become a global reference in sports management education. He also recognized the international diversity of the graduates, reflecting the growing reach and influence of Spanish sports worldwide.

His address brought the ceremony to a close, reaffirming LaLiga’s long-term commitment to promoting education as a driver of innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in the sports sector.

A Celebration of Achievement and Future Ambitions

After the speeches, the graduates took to the stage one by one to receive their diplomas, greeted by applause from family, friends, and faculty members. Cameras captured every moment, immortalizing a milestone that marks both an ending and a new beginning.

Joy and emotion filled the stadium as graduates celebrated their success with embraces, smiles, and photographs that will serve as lifelong memories of their journey. The ceremony concluded with a collective photo session and a celebratory gathering, where graduates, professors, and guests toasted to the future.

A Day to Remember

The LALIGA BUSINESS SCHOOL Graduation 2024–2025 was much more than an academic ceremony — it was a testament to the values of effort, teamwork, and international collaboration that define the institution. The 233 graduates now join a global network of professionals ready to lead the sports industry’s next chapter in management, marketing, communication, and innovation.

Held in the iconic Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, this event will remain etched in memory as a celebration of talent, diversity, and the shared mission that unites the entire LaLiga Business School community: to form leaders who transform sports from within — with vision, knowledge, and purpose.