Testimonials

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"The UEFA MIP is a great opportunity to gain a broader view of the football industry by examining a range of topics with the assistance of qualified professionals who fully understand the issues in the sport we love so much. Spending time with a group of people with different perspectives and viewpoints is a unique experience that made me think about breaking paradigms and challenge myself to always seek improvement. What makes the UEFA MIP exceptional is the quality of the people we come into contact with in different cities and countries, and everyone has the same passion for football.”

Ricardo Kaká Leite

UEFA MIP 3

“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

High performance specialist, FIFA

“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

Director - women’s football, FC Bayern München

“I would recommend the UEFA MIP because it gives you knowledge that you can’t get on the pitch. Our careers as football players teach us so many things about football and sport in general, but there is another world behind the scenes and if we want to improve, we have to know about it and learn from the best. I loved the whole experience! It’s a combination of academic study and research while at the same time having fun with your new team, your classmates. Every session is held in a different country, with different subjects presented by the best speakers in their field. A perfect mixture of theory and real-life practice. This kind of education is impossible to get at any other university. On top of all that, you build a huge network and strong relationships; you have the experience of a lifetime."

Veronica Boquete

Professional player, Como 1907

“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, Johor Darul Ta’zim FC

“I would highly recommend the UEFA MIP, especially for the excellent quality of the speakers – lecturers from various universities and professionals working in football and different businesses. This programme offers the unique opportunity to meet people from the same environment who are facing similar issues at the end of their playing careers. It’s great to spend time with them and build a network together. The prestige and credibility of this master’s degree is guaranteed by the partnership between UEFA, the University of Limoges and Birkbeck College of London."

Nemanja Vidić

UEFA MIP 4

“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.”