Premier League duo, Chelsea legend and World Cup history maker become latest stars to graduate from PFA Business School

CAPS and gowns were in order for several football stars following the PFA Business School 2026 graduation on Monday. Chelsea legend Cesar Azpilicueta joined Everton favourites Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Tim Cahill on the stage as they were presented with their diplomas. The class of 2026 graduated from the PFA’s Business School this week Credit: http://www.instagram.com/the_pfa/ Stars lined up decked out with a cap and gown to celebrate the massive achievement Credit: http://www.instagram.com/the_pfa/ Taiwo Awoniyi was all smiles as he collected his scroll Credit: http://www.instagram.com/p/DdUPGCYxTH-/ Everton favourite Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was also one to pick up his diploma Credit: http://www.instagram.com/the_pfa/ Lazio star Megan Connolly was also among the players who graduated. Coventry City’s Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi also became a grad, alongside ex-Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, and former Stoke duo James Chester and Jacob Brown. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Awoniyi celebrated his Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship with Merit on Instagram, where he wrote: “Another proud moment for me off the pitch. “I have always believed that being a footballer shouldn’t stop you from being a student of the game and education has become an important part of that journey for me. “Still playing. Still learning. The journey continues.” And Everton took a moment to celebrate Cahill, who boasts 226 Premier League appearances and 56 goals. They wrote: “Congratulations on your Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship Tim.” Meanwhile, Fabio Borini said: “Done!!! Global football business management. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Fabio Borini credited his “determination and grit” for getting him through his studies Credit: http://www.instagram.com/the_pfa/ “I started this journey while playing at Sampdoria. “Hard work, determination and grit got me to this night and I want to say a huge thank you.” The PFA Business School – based in London, Manchester, and online – is an educational establishment built by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) aiding current and former players with the transition into management and leadership. Their academic courses are built to fit around the schedules of active players and use a blend of online learning and face-to-face seminars. Comment now