Ribéry takes a step closer to the coaching world

Franck Ribéry has successfully completed the UEFA Pro coaching license course in Italy, marking a new step towards starting his coaching career after retiring from football.

His final research carried the title: 'The Football I Want - Between Tradition and Innovation, In Search of Speed', where he discussed his personal vision of football and his ideas on developing playing styles.

Franck Ribéry had a professional experience in Serie A during the later years of his playing career, before continuing his connection with Italian football through coaching.

The former Bayern Munich star, aged 43, is now qualified to coach at the highest level, opening up the possibility of starting his managerial career in Italy or abroad in the near future.