How has @GNev2 built such a successful post-playing career as a thriving media presenter/pundit & businessman?
We take a look and find out how failure has been a key part of his journey and what other players can learn from his approach.
https://t.co/0jNz3YUhnj
Silva has chosen to retire after a knee injury. Wisely, he has been preparing for this challenging transition for a long time having invested alongside partners in a vineyard, 2 bars and a complex with 125 apartments and a hotel next to a golf course as well as other real estate.
๐ David Silva retires from professional football after recent injury.
869 pro apps, 156 goals, 226 assists, 20 trophies in fantastic career as top quality & class player ๐ช๐ช๐ธ
The best time for players to prepare for a life after playing is before they retire.
Ex France International @mathieuflamini, Co-Founder & CEO of an innovative sustainability company, is a perfect example of the success the right approach brings. Read ๐
https://t.co/VGp8xEcYuV
๐ "A sad day for the Celtic family..."
Stiliyan Petrov looks back on Ange Postecoglou's achievements after his move to Spurs and discusses who he'd like to see take over ๐ฝ
๐The lack of candidates for the most powerful positions in football is a red flag for how the game is governed.
This impacts players at every level and they can also be part of the solution to creating a better future.
Read more at the link below ๐
https://t.co/9O3Unves4T
players in important positions in the football ecosystem. So they can influence and understand to represent the footballers and what football is really about.โ 2/2
https://t.co/mLM5FoGasi
๐ฃNemanja Vidic: "If you see the direction football is going I think we need more ex football players to be part of it. itโs become more business-orientated in the last 10, 15 years.
We have to find the balance and to find the balance I think we have to have more football 1/2
Shocking stat. Women & former players are rare at the top administrative level of football. @Lisekla represents both those groups & it would be a huge step forward if she is elected for better football governance.
If not something is very wrong with the leadership of the game.
Incredible stat! 15 PL clubs have no former players on their board and there is only 6 out of 119; Decisions being made without the perspective of those that played the game. As a minimum, the interests of football & players must be considered when clubs make important decisions.
2022 Bulgarian Player of the Year
2022 Bulgarian Striker of the Year
Excellence + Consistency = Success ๐
Congratulations Kiril Despodov on all your hard work to continually strive to achieve more and be the very best!! ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Preparation is key ๐ Each and every person at the FECAFOOT headquarters is deeply committed to making 2023 a transformational year for Cameroonian football.
Great to see a former player as FA President taking a decision for the good of football that no-one before him had.
Achieve success by working correctly, in this case improving youth development, and not by breaking rules or acting unethically.๐๐๐
Read our recent article on why former players can play a crucial role in improving the running of football which is currently broken. https://t.co/yplYs69oi9
Today at 2pm (UK) our founders @StanPetrov19
& @garethfarrelly1 will be alongside @Lisekla for a free webinar hosted by The Guardian's @david_conn to discuss the major challenges & problems global football needs to solve.
Find out more & register here โฌ๏ธ
https://t.co/Aevgw7tWbN
๐ฐCan Players Reform Football's Rotten Leadership?
We all see there are huge issues that have not been resolved in the leadership of football.
We believe players can play an important role in promoting positive change if they speak out & are united. ๐
https://t.co/yplYs6qZ9H
"Players possess the power to initiate reform in football so that the values of integrity, inclusion and solidarity are not only promoted through slogans but are also evident in actions."