Robert Kidd

Global Editor and Advisor @lftwworldwide Senior football/soccer writer @ForbesSports. My views.

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

I’ve been fortunate to spend another year interviewing football (soccer) players, managers and executives.

These are some of my favourite stories from 2022, starting with an exclusive in-depth interview with #MCFC’s Rúben Dias for @ForbesSports.

1/10

https://t.co/9EN4fwPMj8

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

Brilliant piece from @kccheng351 @AJEnglish on the South Sudan Blind Football Premier League, sponsored by Light for the World.

@blindfootball_s @lftwworldwide

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

“The Blind Football Premier League is a dream come true for both me and the teams.”

The blind footballers of South Sudan https://t.co/JIlZmosp8p

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

“The Blind Football Premier League is a dream come true for both me and the teams.”

The blind footballers of South Sudan https://t.co/JIlZmosp8p

[The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor]

People with disabilities who live in this flood-prone area of South Sudan have a champion in Daniel Anyang. He delivers support and inclusion to vulnerable residents. https://t.co/9Z4uXmAB3a

[BobZonderwijk @BobZonderwijk]

Last week Tijmen and I were interviewed by @Rob_Kidd1 at @ForbesSports to talk about @MatchWornShirt 🗞️👇

https://t.co/oSRVRTilEt

[Oceana @oceana]

“[Lewandowski's] latest philanthropic endeavor has been to partner with @Oceana.”

“'If I can help to protect the Mediterranean, I’m happy and I’m trying to do my best,'” says @lewy_official
@OceanaEurope
@Forbes

https://t.co/kdJTwLYMrr

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

Exclusive interview with @lewy_official for @ForbesSports @Forbes

The #FCBarcelona striker discusses his longevity in the game, dealing with expectation and preparing for life after playing.

https://t.co/994CvRjCEa

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

Fantastic article on the South Sudan Blind Football Premier League, sponsored by @lftwworldwide! 🇸🇸⚽️

Big thanks to @samjoseph_17 @CNNFC for the great writeup!

@blindfootball_s

[CNN Sports @cnnsport]

“Today, we are the founders. And tomorrow, the next generation will come and take over from us.”

This blind soccer league is shining a much-needed light on disabilities in the world’s newest country. https://t.co/6HPAbNDkH4

[ELPAÍS PlanetaFuturo @Planeta_Futuro]

#FOTORRELATO Sudán del Sur es un microcosmos de las consecuencias del cambio climático. Este año, en el que se esperan las peores inundaciones de las últimas seis décadas, 240.000 personas ya han tenido que abandonar sus hogares https://t.co/0C8rerRZM1

[Forbes SportsMoney @ForbesSports]

The actor and writer discusses his latest soccer investment, why the sport is having a cultural moment and the jersey that gave him goosebumps.
https://t.co/qNQHoY2uoj

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

Enjoyed speaking to @RMcElhenney about @MoreBetterInd's investment in @classicshirts, why football/soccer is having a cultural moment and the jersey that gave him goosebumps.

For @ForbesSports

https://t.co/6apN3SkcKh

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

With South Sudan facing unprecedented flooding, @lftwworldwide is supporting people with disabilities in affected areas. 👇

[africanews @africanews]

South Sudanese living with disability bear the brunt of floods https://t.co/9nTMlempMg

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

Hi @FredHarter, hoping to get in touch. Can you follow me back please? Best, Rob.

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

Hi @eliaborras! Hoping to get in touch. Can you follow me back please? Best, Rob.

[Florence Miettaux @FloMiettaux]

The ravages of nodding syndrome in South Sudan & the efforts of doctors, researchers, social workers to help children affected: my story from Mvolo & Mundri, in Western Equatoria State, is out @guardian Big thanks to @isabelchoat #SouthSudan https://t.co/QHqo6ZEx2a

[Goal Click @Goal_Click]

🇸🇸 "Football was more than just a sport for us. It was the source of happiness and joy."

Simon Madol Akol lives in the Mahad camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in South Sudan. Learn about his story & work with the South Sudan Blind Football League & @lftwworldwide. ⬇🇸🇸 "Football was more than just a sport for us. It was the source of happiness and joy."

Simon Madol Akol lives in the Mahad camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in South Sudan. Learn about his story & work with the South Sudan Blind Football League & @lftwworldwide. ⬇🇸🇸 "Football was more than just a sport for us. It was the source of happiness and joy."

Simon Madol Akol lives in the Mahad camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in South Sudan. Learn about his story & work with the South Sudan Blind Football League & @lftwworldwide. ⬇🇸🇸 "Football was more than just a sport for us. It was the source of happiness and joy."

Simon Madol Akol lives in the Mahad camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in South Sudan. Learn about his story & work with the South Sudan Blind Football League & @lftwworldwide. ⬇️

[Forbes SportsMoney @ForbesSports]

A pilot of mini-tournaments gave often overlooked international teams a rare chance to meet — and to make history.
https://t.co/FUjERjhhZX

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

An important article from @FloMiettaux on a serious, underreported condition. Including comment from Sophia Mohammed, director for @lftwworldwide in South Sudan.

[Global Development @GdnDevelopment]

The fight to cure South Sudan’s mysterious neurological disorder https://t.co/8cgts0dzx3

[The Saturday Paper @SatPaper]

In South Tyrol, the feeling of being caught between Italy and Germany extends to the bus drivers – racing round blind corners with the fearlessness of a Vespa driver in Rome, before braking with the precision of a BMW chauffeur, writes Robert Kidd. https://t.co/2dImUi4DnG

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

My latest article for @ForbesSports includes interviews with Georgiy Sudakov and Sergei Palkin from @FCShakhtar_eng.

We discussed the difficulties of playing in a warzone, the help clubs in Ukraine need and Wednesday's visit to @FCBarcelona.

https://t.co/LzqLwxFJWS

[Robert Kidd @Rob_Kidd1]

Fantastic article on the blind football Premier League in South Sudan by @quiqueflynn5 for @ForbesSports.

The competition is run and supported by @lftwworldwide and @UEFA_Foundation.

https://t.co/7OTf9WpM8Z