"Sports is My Platform, Not My Purpose": World Cup Executive Carlos Diaz on Faith & Gen Z Athletes
"Soccer is often called a secular religion, but top athletes are starting to stand up and say Christ is their true purpose." Sports marketing executive Carlos Diaz joins us to talk business, soccer, and faith. How do you maintain a bold, authentic Catholic identity while managing massive commercial deals for corporate America and international sports teams? Carlos Diaz, a revenue executive for Inner Ticket who coordinates major commercial and media integrations for the Mexican National Soccer Team, steps into the living room to share how he balances a high-powered career with his spiritual life. With World Cup fever taking over host cities across North America, Carlos unpacks Pope Leo XIV's recent prayer intention focusing on sports as a universal catalyst for peace, community, and gracious sportsmanship. Anticipating the Feast of St. Peter (June 29th), Carlos reframes the first Pope not just as a historical figure, but as a deeply relatable modern professional—a married man running a household, traveling the road, and dealing with professional disappointment and overnight failure on the water. Discover how organizations like Legatus provide a refreshing sanctuary for like-minded business executives to put Christ first, and hear Carlos's hilarious dilemma as a citizen rooting for the USA, Spain, and Mexico all at once. Key Highlights: -Faith in Corporate America: Overcoming the modern secular pushback to openly celebrate religious values in the business world. -The "Lost and Found" of Business: How St. Peter’s failed night of fishing in Luke 5 reminds modern professionals that circumstances shouldn't dictate their attitude. -The Only Married Apostle: Exploring the unique household and work-life balance pressures that Saint Peter faced while traveling the world. -The Gen Z Sports Resurgence: The encouraging trend of younger athletes using their massive secular platforms to explicitly glorify God. -Legatus Speakers: A look at how high-profile members—including a Catholic CIA agent active during the Cold War—inspire local chapters. Find Your Local Chapter: Connect with Catholic business executives nationwide at Legatus.org.
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