THE BEST SPEAKERS FOR THE WORLD CUP
This summer sees the return of one of the world’s most eagerly anticipated sporting events, the football World Cup. Taking place in Russia, the tournament will get underway in June and see the best teams and players from across the globe come together for a wonderful celebration of football.
Over the years the World Cup has produced some iconic moments, from England lifting the trophy in 1966 to Mario Gotze’s winner against Argentina in 2014. With just a few months to go until the action gets underway, now is the perfect time to book a football speaker who is able to offer a fantastic insight on the tournament, delighting audiences with anecdotes from their own careers.
Here at Champions Speakers we have a wide range of expert speakers perfect for any occasion.
David Seaman
At every World Cup the media and general public are always debating England’s prospects and goalkeeper David Seaman knows this only too well. Earning 75 caps for his country and part of two World Cup squads, he can offer the perspective on an England World Cup squad from the inside something not many speakers can provide.
At all his speaking events David is happy to discuss his remarkable career and does not shy away from any topics such as being lobbed by Ronaldinho at the 2002 World Cup as England were knocked out by Brazil.
Fara Williams
Fara Williams, currently a midfielder for Reading, scored the winning goal - a penalty in extra time - against Germany in the match for third place in the 2015 World Cup, delivering England's highest ever finish in a world cup. From overcoming homelessness as a young footballer to making her debut for England in 2001, Fara's international career has gone from strength to strength and at speaking events Fara has unique insights into resilience and the drive to succeed.
Pierluigi Collina
Not many referees are well loved but Pierluigi Collina breaks the mould. The Italian was named ‘Best Referee of the Year’ six consecutive times during the peak of his career and is regarded as one of the best officials of all-time.
Progressing through the lower Italian leagues, he was FIFA listed in 1995 with the pinnacle of his career coming in 2002 when he took charge of the World Cup final between Brazil and Germany. At his speaking events, he is able to talk about his experiences as the man in the middle of the biggest match in the football world.
Sir Geoff Hurst
Only one man holds the honour of scoring a hatrick in a World Cup final, West Ham legend Sir Geoff Hurst put three past West Germany to give England their only World Cup victory to date. His strike in the 4-2 victory inspired the now iconic commentary “they think it’s all over… it is now!” and his ability to recall this fantastic occasion as well as offer insight on the modern game makes him one of the most sought-after keynote speakers around.
David Beckham
David Beckham became the first English player to score in three separate World Cups. The former England Captain scored his first ever goal for England against Columbia in the 1998 world cup, in a game England would go onto win 2-0. Then in the 2002 World Cup held in Japan and South Korea David scored the winning goal against Argentina with a penalty. Finally in the 2006 World Cup, David scored a free kick against Ecuador.
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