The Backroom Staff

Stories from people working across the beautiful game.

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Josh Gloer spent three years following Global FC (@hopeinplay), a Kansas City club made up of refugee kids from conflict zones across the world, and came away with a film - Chasing Goals - premiering at the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival.

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Two people. One accidental flight to London. Three magazines later - we talked to @photo_curva about groundhopping, ultras and finding the fans that make football worth caring about.

https://t.co/vS9jRlW8aR

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Krisztián Vadócz has had an incredible career as a footballer. From debuting at 17 to La Liga & representing his country >40x

Still playing at 40 in Berlin’s lower leagues w/ Berlin Hilalspor, we spoke about the realities behind a “journeyman” career

https://t.co/6RO0ZDl97z

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Football is full of great stories... that aren't being told

Jordan Maciel spent 10yrs across UEFA & clubs like Bayern Munich, now he's helping others share authentic stories

We spoke about the shift towards personal branding & controlling your narrative

https://t.co/HmroN1KjIB

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Ruža Ilić Pavkov has built a career across almost every layer of the game - from refereeing to grassroots development to int'l projects.

We spoke about:
– building football from the ground up
– women’s football in Serbia
– the pros of being a generalist

https://t.co/0qV2Jf75AN

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Chris Yip-Au, Head Coach of the Seychelles women’s national team, is doing far more than coaching

Setting up pitches, hauling water across the island, creating league structures & helping players find opportunities abroad, the role is as varied as it gets
https://t.co/c4lx7XTqPC

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Ally Flan shares her journey from making her first video to working w/ some of the biggest brands & players in the game - & now, going full time as a creator. All in just a few years!

A really interesting insight into one of football’s newer career paths

https://t.co/VYuFmP0fY2

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Before turning 18, @JamieMccreedy4 has already built a serious body of work in football media - 4+ years on the radio, two podcasts, 100+ interviews and a charity project in Kenya.

He reflects on motivation, persistence & building credibility over clicks

https://t.co/8XK97Qwtzm

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New interview with @JordanFlorit is live!

Jordan is a leading expert on Venezuelan 🇻🇪 football, an author, journalist and chief scout at @PHXRisingFC.

We discuss scouting, journalism, risk, transferable skills, and creating your own way into the game.

https://t.co/kqvnEjufBW

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New interview!

At just 20 years old, Dominic has already coached in top divisions in Denmark and Slovakia and earned his UEFA A Licence

In this interview, we talk about ambition, sacrifice, and what it really takes to build a career in modern football

https://t.co/nh15lpr19c

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New interview with Francis Muojindu! ⬇️

Francis shares his journey from law school to his initial 'break' on television and the realities of starting a career in football journalism today.

https://t.co/wJpLzizN5b

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First interview in 2026!

Maltese coach and Balzan FC Academy Director Etienne Vella shares his journey from grassroots to the pro game, balancing coaching with a full-time career outside football, the UEFA Pro License and state of football in Malta 🇲🇹

https://t.co/m1PeZA0Cc2

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From futsal to the NCAA, a professional playing career and now coaching in the men’s game.

Brazilian coach Nadima Skeff shares her journey across football systems - and what she’s learned about culture, opportunity and society along the way.

https://t.co/IBbm1UukAq

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What does it look like to apply Johan Cruyff’s ideas beyond the pitch?

Albert Romans, GM of the @CruyffInstitute talks about Cruyff’s legacy, the future of sports management education, & the skills young professionals need to break into football today

https://t.co/rAEsockXP8

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New interview with @footballerfits founder Jordan Clarke!

Football culture is shifting. As players gain more control over their image, fashion has become one of the clearest expressions of their identity, on & off the pitch. FF are leading this change

https://t.co/6JzN4zcl9J

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Spoke with @Official_Zuddas, a true football globetrotter w/ experience in 10 countries across Europe

He shares insights on adapting to new clubs, handling pressure & the realities of coaching first-team football in environments where winning is demanded

https://t.co/7u7VX3JlBJ

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Khamis Ali Rashid (@RashidKhamisAl3) is a community leader using football to drive social change in Zanzibar.

He shares the story behind his recent event supporting people with Down Syndrome - and why football is such a powerful tool for inclusion.

https://t.co/a0EZniZ7GG

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Football is big business - and increasingly tied to gambling sponsorships.

In our latest interview, former player & sponsorship lead @Indira_Sofia shares a nuanced perspective on the role of sponsorship in football today.

https://t.co/9oU3uAumut

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Africa’s football potential is undeniable - but data, transparency and accessible pathways still hold back too many talented players

@afriskaut founder Nnamdi Emefo on how he is transforming football scouting across the continent through data & video

https://t.co/L7O6pQdLBP

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Creating in football - for future pros and the community.

In Lagos, @angelthesalt is building something special. Through @f8ballersafrica and the Angel Salt Foundation, he’s using football as a platform for opportunity, education and social impact.

https://t.co/wJLuqACnMV