
Stiliyan Petrov's dream job was cut short by cancer; now he wants to help soccer stars plan for the future
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You might gawk at Premier League footballers' million dollar salaries but playing careers are short and can sometimes be curtailed by injury, illness or poor form.
And when a career comes to its inevitable end, many players are left scrambling to reinvent themselves. That's why former Bulgarian international Stiliyan Petrov, along with other ex-pros, such as Gaizka Mendieta, Emile Heskey and Michael Johnson, formed Player 4 Player, an organization that works with players to help make informed decisions about their futures.More Related News