New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- It is widely believed that sporting greats who lit up the stadium with their on-field performance can offer a great deal to administration and management of sports even after their active playing days.

In this context, the UEFA's Executive Master for International Players (MIP) programme is a commendable initiative by the UEFA, the apex body of European football. The UEFA MIP equips high-profile international players to transfer their playing strengths into effective management skills.

The UEFA MIP comprises seven week-long sessions each of which deals with a different aspect of football administration and management. Delivered in English, the sessions are held over a period of 20 months in major European cities (A...