Directed by Caio Silva, After the Whistle is Ryan Babel’s powerful short film that redefines how a footballer’s story can be told. Blending music, raw storytelling, and intimate reflection, the film takes viewers on a journey from Babel’s youth to the heights of his career at clubs like Liverpool, Ajax, and Galatasaray, while also confronting the challenges and doubts he faced along the way. Instead of a conventional autobiography or interview, Babel shares his legacy through original rap tracks, offering a brutally honest look at the highs and lows of life on and off the pitch. From resisting the temptations of crime in his early years to overcoming setbacks in the UAE, and from global football triumphs to building a property empire, Babel reveals what it truly means to reinvent yourself after the game. After the Whistle is more than a career retrospective — it’s a raw, cinematic exploration of resilience, reinvention, and life beyond the final whistle.