Luís Figo will bring his wealth of knowledge and experience to UEFA as he joins the organisation as a football advisor, reports www.fcbusiness.co.uk

As a player, he was a global superstar who won a multitude of titles and awards during an illustrious career that spanned almost two decades.

The former UEFA Champions League winner will work with President Aleksander Čeferin and the Football Division across a variety of matters including technical aspects of the game, laws of the game and the overall attractiveness of the sport. He will also be the leading figure of the UEFA ambassador's programme.

"Luís Figo was a fantastic player who was exemplary in the way he conducted himself both on and off the pitch," the UEFA president said.

"He is a highly respected figure within the game and I am very pleased he is joining our team. His tremendous football experience will be a very valuable asset to UEFA."

Commenting on his appointment, Figo stated: "I have been lucky to gain a wealth of experience and I believe I can have a positive influence in passing on my knowledge. Football is constantly evolving. I am privileged to be involved with UEFA and I would like to thank Aleksander Čeferin for giving me this opportunity."

"I have learned so much from football that I am now really looking forward to giving something back," Figo added.

"When I started playing football professionally in 1990, I could never have imagined that one day I would have the opportunity to join UEFA and work alongside the president of this organisation and some of the best football minds from around the world."