Gareth Southgate, who stepped down as England manager following the team’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, has quickly taken on a new role with UEFA. Just a month after his resignation, Southgate has joined UEFA’s technical observer committee, where he will regularly analyze matches across Europe.
This isn’t Southgate’s first involvement with UEFA; he previously contributed to the technical report for the Champions League final and worked on a 2023 advisory board focused on the laws of the game and refereeing. In his new role, Southgate will use advanced visualization tools and extensive data to spot emerging trends in football from a coaching perspective.
While Southgate has yet to announce any plans to return to management, he remains a highly respected figure in football, with his name often linked to high-profile managerial positions.
