UEFA: Nadine Kessler (GER) and Dejan Stankovic (SER) will oversee the development of football

The former German international Nadine Kessler and the former Yugoslavian and Serbian international Dejan Stankovic have joined UEFA to oversee the development of football in Europe, announced the European confederation, on 06/03/2017.

Nadine Kessler, born on 04/04/1988, and the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year and UEFA Best Women's Player in Europe in 2014, becomes a consultant for women's football. "Her main roles will include helping to oversee the development of women’s football, as well as having an input in the growth of women’s competitions," said UEFA.

Dejan Stankovic, born 11/09/1978, a five time Italian champion and winner of the 2009-10 Champions League with Inter (Serie A TIM), has also moved to Nyon (SUI) for an adviser position in football development. "He will work on UEFA projects assisting UEFA national associations to develop their best talents at the age of 14/15, as well as ensuring that top-class football education provided in the very early stage of their growth enhances the technical level of the future professional footballers," said UEFA on 06/03/2017.