Covering major events for UEFA and FIFA typically stands out as the highlight of the year. The organizational efforts required for these competitions are monumental, both at the macro level and for each individual photographer involved. The list of images our teams must capture to meet the brief seems endless. Achieving remarkable action shots often requires a combination of skill and a stroke of luck. However, I aimed to leverage my access to showcase intimate close-ups of the superstars during the quieter, in-between moments- the moments unseen by viewers at home.