Designing a model for the development of football in Iraq

Abstract

The football development model in Iraq, as one of the important cultural and social pillars of the country, plays a significant role in promoting the physical and mental health of young people and strengthening social solidarity. Given the rich history of football in Iraq and its existing potential, developing a comprehensive model for the development of this sport can help improve infrastructure, increase youth participation, and achieve international success. In this regard, identifying challenges and opportunities, as well as examining the experiences of other countries, is of particular importance. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the design of a football development model in Iraq. This study is of applied purpose, from a mixed method perspective, and is in the cross-sectional research group. The statistical population is experts and experts in the field of sports in Iraq, and the statistical sample is estimated at 100 people based on structural equation modeling. The analysis in the qualitative section was based on a literature review to identify the main and secondary related factors, and then these factors were screened using the fuzzy Delphi technique. After identifying these factors, the model was designed in the PLS software. The final results showed that among the 7 main factors identified, the managerial, infrastructural and technical factors, and the human and educational factors had the highest impact coefficient, respectively. An examination of the model fit indices also indicated the confirmation of the implemented model.