Home Football Declan Rice reveals he will remain involved in football even if he doesn’t transition to professional play, as the English star writes the foreword for a new children’s book featuring advice from Alessia Russo and Eberechi Eze

Declan Rice reveals he will remain involved in football even if he doesn’t transition to professional play, as the English star writes the foreword for a new children’s book featuring advice from Alessia Russo and Eberechi Eze

Football — 06/16/2024

Declan Rice revealed that even if his goal of being a professional football player was not fulfilled, he would still have to seek a career in the sport.

The England midfielder is preparing for his role as captain of Gareth Southgate’s team in Euro 2024.

In addition, sports lawyer Daniel Geey and former FA editor Dan Freedman’s new book, 50 Ways Into Football, features an essay by Rice discussing his desire to be a good football player.

In the foreword to a new book, Declan Rice discussed his love of football as something beyond just a professional sport.

In the foreword of the book, the Arsenal star stated, “I have dreamed of becoming a professional football player since I was young.” Fortunately, I was able to fulfil that desire.

Despite my love for the game, I understand that even if I hadn’t achieved the kind of success that many football players have, I would still have wanted a job on the field.

Declan Rice has spoken of his passion for football as more than just a professional in the foreword to a new bookThe children’s book seeks to educate readers on how to enter the business in general.

“I work with a lot of people who play different roles in the game as a professional football player, and I wouldn’t have known about most of these jobs if I wasn’t in the football world.”

The children's book aims to help fans understand how they break into the industry as a whole

 

Whatever your skill set, there’s a place for you in the football industry! There are more employment options than you may think, ranging from coaching to marketing to statistics!

“If you work really hard, believe in your skills, and never give up, you can succeed in any direction you choose.”

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The book includes contributions by Alessia Russo, Ella Toone, Paul Barber, Alan Shearer, and Rice’s English colleague Eberechi Eze.

PictureFurthermore, “The response to the book has been incredible,” said Freedman and Geey. Any professional we spoke with wanted to get involved as soon as we brought up the subject. Many of us were told to “forget about football and concentrate on getting a proper job” when we were younger.

“We think it’s time to change that and encourage the next generation to use their passion and love for football to find the right job in the industry.”