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Earlier this year I got approached by a European club to try out for one of their global intern spots, didn't get in but I learnt a lot from the experience.
Here are some standout African talents I discovered while drafting a match report for the 2025 Gothia Cup Final:
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HOY NO VENGO A OFRECER MIS SERVICIOS. HOY VENGO A PEDIR UNA OPORTUNIDAD.
Tengo 49 años, una esposa y dos hijas que dependen de mí. Desde abril de 2026 estoy desempleado y necesito trabajar.
No es fácil escribir esto, pero hoy me toca pedir una mano. 🧵
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Lewis Hamilton urged Israel to let aid trucks into Gaza after visiting the Rafah border this week, adding in a passionate post "the past three years of Israel's genocide is appalling." spr.ly/6014ByylmG
Lewis Hamilton urged Israel to let aid trucks into Gaza after visiting the Rafah border this week, adding in a passionate post "the past three years of Israel's genocide is appalling." spr.ly/6014ByylmG
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One of the most insightful articles ive ever read about everything that is broken with Academy football. Things I’ve been talking about for a good while.
From agents working with U16s, to the money that is being exchanged, de-registering at 14, platforming children on social media, overhyping etc
A must read.
nytimes.com/athletic/7578094…
Aldrine Kibet, Andreas Odhiambo and co are better than the first teamers Benni has fielded for Harambee Stars
Trusting your wonderkids is the only way to evolve as a footballing nation
Experience talk for intl footy is one way to hold a nation back
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look at how quick Frattesi is
such pace centrally is a cheat code add to that his amazing technical foundation
I will be tuning in to watch more of him
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🚨 ÚLTIMA HORA | Comunicado de la familia de Jesús de Miguel a través de @afefutbol
💪 "Ya hemos recibido las donaciones procedentes del crowdfunding organizado por el futbolista Fran Sol"
❤️ "Queremos agradecer de corazón todas las muestras de cariño y solidaridad que hemos recibido. Nos ha emocionado mucho ver la cantidad de personas que os habéis volcado con esta iniciativa"
🤝 "Gracias especialmente a Fran Sol por poner en marcha este crowdfunding y, por supuesto, a todas las personas que habéis colaborado, compartido la iniciativa o nos habéis enviado mensajes de apoyo"
🫂 "Cada gesto ha significado mucho para nosotros y queremos que sepáis que hemos recibido todas estas muestras de generosidad con muchísimo cariño"
📻 #PartidazoCOPE
Content note: this film refers to child sexual abuse in football.
One voice, then hundreds more. Ten years ago, survivors broke a silence in football that should never have existed.
Today we pay tribute to everyone who has spoken out and reached out, and to all those whose voices went unheard for too long.
Voices of Truth is a lasting home for their stories.
the-fa.com/hhmb26
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The Lost Ball - A Quick Health Update
A few months back I noticed that one of my balls didn’t feel right. I got it checked out and there was enough concern that an operation was scheduled to remove it. After the surgery, tests showed that it was cancer which felt like a shock, but was also what we expected. At this point my prognosis is really good, and I’m focusing on staying positive. The NHS has been amazing, and I’ve been lucky to meet a lot of their incredible staff along the way.
With a view to cheering me up, you’re now probably thinking of doing all your Xmas shopping at matthewjiwood.com (or telling everyone you know to do the same). Sure, why not. But if anything, what I’d ask you to do is to share this post, with the message being that if there’s any health issue you’re worried about please get it checked out. The fear of what it might be is likely to be much worse than dealing with the actual problem, if there even is one.
Much love
Matthew
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We are heartbroken to share that our much-loved friend and colleague Danny Kelly has died, aged 69.
A cherished part of talkSPORT for so many years, Danny brought extraordinary wit, warmth and knowledge to our airwaves. His passion for football, music and life was infectious, and his kindness touched everyone around him.
“I love football, Stan. I love it.”
We loved you, Danny. We’ll miss you dearly.
Our thoughts are with Danny’s family, friends and everyone who loved listening to him.
Brighton will finish top 4
spending big on a talented centre back like Vuskovic massively boosts their project it's like Arsenal and Liverpool getting Saliba and Virgil
plus they have the most expensive goalkeeper in the league who's entering Alisson / Raya impact levels
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𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒂 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆́𝒔 𝒂̀ 𝒍’𝒂̂𝒈𝒆 𝒅𝒆 𝟐𝟐 𝒂𝒏𝒔 🕊️
Le FC Rouen 1899 a appris ce matin avec une grande tristesse le décès brutal de Wanis Honsor, victime d’un arrêt cardiaque lors d’un entraînement avec son club de Saint-Denis FC.
Formé au club et après avoir porté le maillot rouge dans plusieurs catégories de jeunes puis en réserve, Wanis avait participé à trois rencontres avec l’équipe première lors de la saison 2023/2024, inscrivant un but au stade Diochon.
𝑳𝒆 𝑭𝑪 𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒆𝒏 𝟏𝟖𝟗𝟗 𝒑𝒓𝒆́𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆̀𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒍𝒆́𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂̀ 𝒔𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝒆𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔. 🙏


























