Camavinga skips World Cup squad for Harvard studies
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is pursuing personal and professional development by attending a program at Harvard Business School.
- The 23-year-old French international, who was not selected for the 2026 World Cup squad, shared his experience on Instagram, focusing on sports and entertainment.
- The program took place near the French national team's training center in Massachusetts.
Eduardo Camavinga is using his absence from the 2026 World Cup squad to focus on his personal and professional growth. The Real Madrid midfielder attended an educational program at the prestigious Harvard Business School in the United States. Camavinga shared moments from his experience on Instagram, stating, "A few days of learning, listening, and growing. Grateful for this experience at Harvard Business School."
The French international completed a course focused on the sports and entertainment industries. The university is located in Boston, Massachusetts, not far from the training camp used by the French national team during the 2026 World Cup. Despite 29 appearances for "Les Bleus" and playing in the 2022 World Cup final, Camavinga was not included in Didier Deschamps' 26-man squad for the tournament. This decision followed a demanding and difficult season with Real Madrid.
A few days of learning, listening, and growing. Grateful for this experience at Harvard Business School.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.