Testimonials
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“I decided to join this programme because I knew it would help me prepare for my future career. Previously, I was always afraid that people only saw me as an elite player. The UEFA MIP has helped me to become more confident, increase my professional knowledge and gain greater credibility as a future manager.”
Éric Abidal
Former technical secretary, FC Barcelona
“Being part of the UEFA MIP is an amazing adventure. I needed to meet more people who were having the same experience as me: once you were an elite player, but what happens next? I realised during different group projects that I and the other participants, who come from different cultures and have different views on football, could come up with amazing ideas together that inspired me for my future projects. The UEFA MIP was a great opportunity to increase our knowledge, thanks to the enriching presentations by outstanding lecturers.”
Nuno Gomes
International advisor to the president, SL Benfica
“Football has always played a significant role in my life and my biggest heroes come from the football pitch. To get a chance to learn from them, to share my experience and views with them is at the same time frightening and motivating. The ambitions of the people surrounding you drive you forward and give you confidence to achieve your own goals and dreams. I believe that the UEFA MIP programme can open a lot of doors to the world of football and give you the right tools to make sure you do not get lost on this journey.”
Kaspars Gorkšs
Board member, Latvian sports federations council
“The UEFA MIP is something unique. It’s not about getting an education from a regular university, it is so much more! The team spirit we experience every day with fellow participants is inspirational. We love football, we are team-mates and you can feel that in every session. This programme has led me to develop both personally and professionally. I have realised just how important the skills that I gained as a professional player are and how I have managed to turn them into managerial skills.”
Bianca Rech
Sporting director - women’s team, FC Bayern München
“The UEFA MIP was a great opportunity to combine my experience from my career as a professional athlete with my academic skills and ambitions. During the sessions I was able to expand my professional network and my understanding of management and get to know my fellow UEFA MIP students, which was very enriching. In addition, I had many opportunities to improve my presentation and teamwork skills through the assignments.”
Jessica Landström
Engineer, FOI, Totalförsvarets forskningsinstitut
“When I retired from football, I wasn’t sure what to do, and coaching didn’t seem to be the right choice for me. I looked for an education programme that could help me learn more about the business side of the world I already knew. From the first day, every moment of the sessions was beneficial. I met really inspiring people and shared a worthwhile experience with my fellow participants.”
Luis García
CEO, LG sports nation
“This master has given me a clear understanding of the economic and institutional framework of European professional sport. All the knowledge that I gained during the UEFA MIP makes me more confident. Moreover, the outstanding level of speakers and the strong team spirit that we built with the other participants meant I enjoyed every session a lot.”
Patrick Müller
Technical education coordinator, UEFA
“When I stopped playing professionally, I was looking for new challenges! The goal was to find my new career. I knew that I had a lot of experience as a team leader, but I wanted to increase my skills, my knowledge and continue to develop. So, the UEFA MIP was the right place for me to start. This programme is tailor-made for former players with a lot of active learning, practical exercises and real-life situations.”
Sebastian Kehl
Sporting director, Borussia Dortmund
Luis García
Chief executive officer, LG Sports Nation
Bianca Rech
sporting director, women's football department, FC Bayern München
Éric Abidal
Former technical secretary, FC Barcelona