How many languages do you speak?
Four (Albanian, English, Italian and Spanish)
Favourite thing about the job
The travel. I love attending all football events and international tournaments
First event covered
I volunteered at the UEFA Conference League Final 2022 in Tirana
Fun fact
• Coached youth football teams from U10 to U14 before transitioning into writing and legal roles
Beyond writing, Xhulio has worked on numerous football development projects as a project manager for international academies, tournaments, and grassroots initiatives, collaborating with organizations such as Valencia CF, Perugia Tournament, and Football for Peace. He has also served as a sports lawyer with EFA Sports Agency and FC Basania, further strengthening his expertise in the legal and administrative dimensions of football.
latestArticlesBy Xhulio Zeneli
Football
Exclusive: Former Tottenham Hero Says Club Is Stronger Than Ever Under Thomas Frank
Paul Miller, a former footballer, reflects on his time as a legendary Tottenham defender, discussing the club's evolution, managerial shifts, and the strong center-back partnership of Romero and Van de Ven. He also praises Daniel Levy's legacy despite challenges.
Xhulio Zeneli
2025-11-05
Football
Exclusive: Thomas Brdarić on Leverkusen’s New Era and Why Florian Wirtz Will Need Time to Adapt to the Premier League
Former German footballer Thomas Brdarić discusses Bayer Leverkusen's current season, Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool, and Jeremie Frimpong's move. Leverkusen's changes, Wirtz's adaptation to the Premier League, and Frimpong's challenge at Anfield are analyzed in depth.
Xhulio Zeneli
2025-10-10
Football
Exclusive: Former Napoli Midfielder Hails De Bruyne Signing and Rejects Italy ‘Lack of Passion’ Claims
Claudio Ferrarese, a former Italian football player, discusses the impact of Kevin De Bruyne's arrival at Napoli and the debate about the Italian national team. De Bruyne's integration at Napoli has been positive, while Ferrarese believes players still give their all for the national team.
Xhulio Zeneli
2025-09-29
Xhulio Zeneli
Xhulio Zeneli is a football writer, sports lawyer, and project manager with extensive experience across the football industry in Europe. Based in Tirana, Albania, he has contributed insightful analysis and editorial work to respected outlets including Tribal Football, Cupello, CalcioMagazine.net, The Mastermind Site, Fansided etc. His coverage spans tactical analysis, player profiles, and industry commentary, with a strong focus on the global football landscape.
Academically, he holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from London Metropolitan University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of Tirana. He is also the author of “Technical Football Terms in Multiple Languages” (2022), reflecting his multilingual abilities in Albanian, English, Italian, and Spanish.
Passionate about both the professional and grassroots levels of the game, Xhulio combines his legal, coaching, and writing background to provide a well-rounded perspective on football’s evolving ecosystem.