Star Footballers Brew Up New Goals: Why More Players Are Opening Cafes as Side Businesses

Beyond financial and celebrity considerations, personal experiences play a significant role in a football player’s decision to open a café. Many athletes spend their careers traveling the world, experiencing different cultures and culinary traditions. Their exposure to diverse cuisines, café atmospheres, and service standards inspires them to bring some of that flavor home. Opening a café becomes a way to share the best experiences from their journeys, infusing their new ventures with unique flair.