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.
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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.