New challenges can be daunting. After so many years excelling in one profession, it is not easy to start a new chapter. However, turning the page does not mean turning your back on football. It is exciting to realise that the skills you gained during an illustrious career can be applied to other aspects of the sport you love. 

This is where the UEFA Executive Master for International Players (UEFA MIP) comes in. Together with our academic and football partners, we have created a programme to give former elite players the resources to keep working in the sport they have so much passion for, even once they have decided to hang up their boots.

At the heart of the UEFA MIP is the belief that the game always comes first. Throughout my years in football, I have seen many instances where, at the peak of their international and club careers, players are able to make valuable contributions to developing our beautiful game. I would like this trend to continue to grow even stronger.

What exactly can you expect from the programme? The answer is that it will provide you with the
skills you need as a future leader in football administration and management. This interactive, dynamic course sets out to help you achieve your professional goals and empower you to make positive contributions to shaping football’s future.

UEFA is adamant that your experience and expertise must not go to waste, and that is why we encourage you to play an influential role in our sport. As you embark on this new chapter in your life, we will be there to support you and, together, we will ensure that the game nurtures the core values that have made it the most popular sport in the world.