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The UEFA Foundation for Children is proud to announce that Olympique Lyonnais forward Eugénie Le Sommer has joined the organisation as its first official female ambassador. The French international will have the opportunity to take part in UEFA Foundation-led initiatives, as well as promoting the good work undertaken by the body to help improve the lives of children worldwide.
“When I was offered this new role, I instantly accepted it for a number of reasons. Firstly, I am attached to UEFA and I know how this organisation is looking to help the development of women’s football,” said Le Sommer, who is currently on loan at OL Reign in the United States.
“Education is important to me and it’s something I want to get involved in. Today we need to send young people the right messages that will inevitably have an impact throughout their lives. I also want to share my passion for football by helping those in need in any way. Small things can sometimes change lives and I have recognised this throughout my career.”
Le Sommer is a European footballing great. She has won seven UEFA Women’s Champions League titles with Olympique Lyonnais, and has been capped 175 times by France, netting 86 goals to become her country’s record scorer. The 32-year-old recently opened a new chapter in her career by joining the Seattle-based OL Reign who compete in the US National Women’s Soccer League.
She follows Ivan Rakitić in signing as a UEFA Foundation ambassador, the Croatian midfielder having linked up with the organisation in February.
Meaningful impact
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin, who is chairman of the board of the UEFA Foundation for Children, is delighted that Le Sommer has committed her time and backing to this important cause.
“Eugénie Le Sommer is one of the greatest forwards of her generation, but just as importantly she is a person who wants to make a meaningful impact off the pitch in order to give children the chance to have a better future,” said president Čeferin.
“I am delighted with the commitment, desire and energy that Eugénie has shown to try and help youngsters around the globe, and we are looking forward to working closely with her in order to achieve these goals.”
