🚨🗣️Mauricio Pochettino (Former PSG Coach) :
“The day I took Messi off before full time, I got to my hotel and my wife was staring at me. Then I asked her : ‘what?’..She replied : ‘why did you take out Messi’…I was so embarrassed. The media criticized my decision and even my own wife was against my decision too(laughs 😂)”
🇹🇬🗣️ Emmanuel Adebayor:
“When I arrived at Real Madrid, we all knew that Cristiano Ronaldo was a true professional. Always punctual, always focused.
I wanted to give my best from day one, so I decided to arrive an hour before training, at 8:45. I thought: ‘I’ll be the first to arrive, set the example, show that I’m professional.’
But when I walked in, the place was dark and silent… until I heard noises downstairs. I asked about it and they told me: ‘Cristiano is already swimming.’
I couldn’t believe it. He had been there since 7:30, doing his routine while I thought I was early.
I went to greet him, we spoke briefly, and he was kind. But I realised something: he wasn’t there to impress anyone — he was there because of his passion and discipline.
Three hours before training, working in silence.
From that day on I understood that the difference between being good and being legendary isn’t talent — it’s daily commitment. And today, even at 41, he’s still at the top of football, a living example of consistency and love for what you do.”
🇸🇳⚡️ Kalidou Koulibaly: "We have a core of experienced players to set the example. When you see Sadio Mane who is the first in the gym, or Edouard Mendy who speaks so well in front of the group… and Idrissa Gana Gueye who, despite his age (36), covers more ground than some of the younger players, it sets a great example for the rest of the group. This is the mentality that has enabled us to win titles in the past." (FIFA)
🇬🇭🇪🇸 The Williams brothers are set for another special moment on football’s biggest stage.
While Iñaki Williams will lead the line for Ghana, his younger brother Nico Williams is expected to be one of Spain’s key players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Years after growing up with the same dream, the two brothers now find themselves preparing for another World Cup, carrying the hopes of two different nations while making their family proud. ❤️⚽🌍
9-year-old Nigerian 🇳🇬 Jayden Adetiba signed with Arsenal's Academy in 2018.
He was discovered during a five-week trial held in South Africa 🇿🇦
At the time, he played for Supersport United Soccer School.
Jayden spent most of his life in South Africa and also lived in the UK.