Maurizio Valenti

Dr. Maurizio Valenti is a Senior Lecturer in the Sport Policy Unit at Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School. His research focuses on sports economics, management, and women’s football, with particular attention to competitive balance, policy impacts, and international success. He collaborates with UEFA and national associations to enhance women’s football sustainability.

Education details are not explicitly stated, but his professional roles indicate advanced academic qualifications. Key research interests include gender equity in sports, esports economics, and the social impact of sports initiatives. He has advised on UEFA projects and contributed to policy frameworks for women’s football development.

Dr. Valenti supervises three PhD students: G. Salomon (gender equity in sport workplaces), T. Newham (mega-event legacies), and D. Mastoras (alternative medicine in elite sports). His teaching emphasizes applying theoretical concepts to real-world sport management challenges.

Recent articles explore topics such as esports classification, UEFA competition dynamics, and CSR in sports. He actively engages with global sport governance and policy analysis, contributing to both academic discourse and practical industry solutions.