One of the key participants of the conference was Ukraine U-21 head coach Unai Melgosa, who, alongside representatives from Italy and Croatia, took part in a roundtable discussion on the successes of Ukraine's national team system. Ukraine is one of only four national associations whose teams have achieved outstanding results, including qualification for the European Championships at senior, U-17, and U-19 levels, as well as qualification for the U-20 World Cup in 2025.

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Apart from Ukraine, only Spain, Italy, and France can boast similar achievements.

The first part of the event focused on national teams' participation in EURO 2024. The organizers presented a vast array of statistical and analytical data gathered during the tournament. Presentations were delivered by the head coaches of Germany (Julian Nagelsmann), Portugal (Roberto Martínez), Georgia (Willy Sagnol), and Spain (Luis de la Fuente).

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The second part of the conference, dedicated to the work of technical directors, particularly highlighted the success of Ukraine’s national teams. Discussions centered on the methods that contributed to these achievements and how UEFA can support other associations in reaching similar success.

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“It was an intense and productive few days. It allowed us to gain different perspectives on world football and national team football, share experiences from various contexts and conditions, and build new contacts for Ukrainian football. During the event, the organizers also highlighted the success of Ukraine’s entire national team structure over the past year, which gives us even more motivation to continue improving the national team institution,” said Unai Melgosa.