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🎟️ Football For Kids Golden Ticket – Christmas 2026 https://bit.ly/GoldenTicketFFK2026 📚 Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027 https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 ⚽ Official Football For Kids website https://www.forkids.world 🎯 PDC Monopoly https://pdcstore.com/products/pdc-monopoly ✉️ Email Darren darren@forkids.world 25 YEARS OF WAITING IS FINALLY OVER! Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English footballer to lift football’s famous golden trophy since Michael Owen in 2001! But did you know that only FIVE Englishmen have EVER won the men’s Ballon d’Or? In this Football For Kids Classic, we’re travelling through 70 years of incredible football history, meeting legendary players, discovering unbelievable football facts and finding out how the beautiful game has changed over the decades! STANLEY MATTHEWS (1956) – The first-ever Ballon d’Or winner, aged an astonishing 41! BOBBY CHARLTON (1966) – The Manchester United legend who helped England win the World Cup! KEVIN KEEGAN (1978 & 1979) – The Liverpool hero who conquered German football and won TWO Ballon d’Or trophies! MICHAEL OWEN (2001) – Five Liverpool trophies, an unforgettable hat-trick against Germany and the Ballon d’Or at just 22 years old! HARRY KANE (2026) – The Bayern Munich and England superstar whose staggering 73 goals in 65 appearances helped end England’s 25-year wait! From the days of black-and-white televisions and footballers with maximum wages to the modern world of the Champions League, World Cups and record-breaking goalscoring superstars, this episode is PACKED with football history, amazing facts and inspirational stories. Perfect for football-mad kids aged 6–12, young football fans, families, school runs, car journeys and bedtime listening. FOOTBALL FOR KIDS – INSPIRING, EDUCATING AND MOTIVATING KIDS, ONE EPISODE AT A TIME! #FootballForKids #HarryKane #BallonDor2026 #BallonDor #FootballHistory #FootballPodcast #KidsFootball #EnglandFootball #BayernMunich #MichaelOwen #BobbyCharlton #KevinKeegan #StanleyMatthews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⚽ Apply herehttps://www.forkids.world/appear-on-the-show 🌍 Visit the Football For Kids websitewww.forkids.world 📚 Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 🎯 PDC Monopolyhttps://pdcstore.com/products/pdc-monopoly ⭐ Football For Kids Plus on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Kids versus Adults is back for Series 6, and applications are open now! Kids, reckon you know more about football than the grown-ups in your house? Grown-ups, ready to put all those years of football knowledge to the test? In the most popular game on Football For Kids, kids and grown-ups go head to head in a football quiz to settle who really knows their stuff. The winner gets the bragging rights. The loser has a forfeit to do. And if you’ve already got a brilliant one up your sleeve, I want to hear it! Fancy taking each other on on the podcast? Get the family together, pick your forfeit and ask a parent or guardian to put you forward for Series 6. ⚽ Apply herehttps://www.forkids.world/appear-on-the-show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎟️ THE FOOTBALL FOR KIDS 2026 GOLDEN TICKETGrown-ups in the UK and Ireland, get yours here:https://bit.ly/GoldenTicketFFK2026 📚 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 🎯 PDC MONOPOLYhttps://pdcstore.com/products/pdc-monopoly 🌍 FIND OUT MORE AND GET YOUR SHOUTOUTS INwww.forkids.world FFK+: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids ⚽ Big football brains. Mystery players. One family working together. Welcome to TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK! 🏆✨ Think your family could crack the clues before our contestants? It’s time to find out! Join Darren Rees for the first-ever episode of Football For Kids’ new family football quiz, featuring Jack, Phoenix and Franklin all the way from Australia! First, Team Kids and Team Adults each tackle ten questions on their chosen specialist subjects. Every correct answer adds a point to the Dream Bank. Then comes the twist… 🧩 In the Dream Round, everyone joins forces. The answers to each set of questions are clues to a mystery footballer. Listen carefully, connect the answers and see if you can shout the name before the family does! Sometimes the grown-ups have the knowledge. Sometimes the kids spot the connection. Every idea could unlock the answer! This football quiz for kids and adults brings everyone into the same adventure: thinking, learning, encouraging each other and celebrating those glorious “I KNOW THIS ONE!” moments. Perfect for school runs, family car journeys and playing along together at home. No screens needed! 🎧 Gather your dream team, press play and let the guessing begin! INSPIRE • EDUCATE • MOTIVATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  🎥 CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AU7gw4UBeFk9C-dIMtlzLEkYxRbOt9t2BQe2B-xCZvdYth7-M4CVmJ_C FOOTBALL FOR KIDS+ https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids?l=en-GB OR 🍏 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 ------------------------- HARRY KANE 3 is here! ⚽🏆🔥 We’re continuing the incredible story of one of the greatest goalscorers England has ever produced, picking things up exactly where Harry Kane Parts One and Two finished: March 2024. And what happened next was extraordinary. From scoring mountains of goals for Bayern Munich to breaking Bundesliga records, reaching 500 senior career goals, rewriting England history and finally getting his hands on the trophies he had chased for so many years, Harry Kane’s story entered a completely new chapter. We follow Kane through the drama of the Champions League, another remarkable season in Germany, Euro 2024, his 100th England appearance, record-breaking Bayern Munich performances and the moment he finally became a Bundesliga champion. There are hat-tricks, Golden Shoes, huge England goals, World Cup drama, German trophies and some absolutely ridiculous goalscoring numbers along the way. How did Harry Kane become the fastest player ever to reach 50 Bundesliga goals? How quickly did he score 100 goals for Bayern Munich? What happened when he finally lifted his first major senior trophy? And how did he go on to become England’s record World Cup goalscorer? This is the story of goals, heartbreak, persistence, trophies and a footballer who simply refuses to stop improving. Perfect for football-mad children, young players and families, Football For Kids brings Harry Kane’s incredible football journey to life in a fun, exciting and screen-free way. 🎧 Listen on FFK+ to get it AD Free and the end of episode quiz. HARRY KANE. BAYERN MUNICH. ENGLAND. GOALS. RECORDS. TROPHIES. PART THREE. 🏆⚽🦁 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Football For Kids Golden Ticket 2026: https://bit.ly/GoldenTicketFFK2026 📚 GET YOUR COPY OF GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027!https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 ⁠https://pdcstore.com/products/pdc-monopoly⁠ - PDC Monopoly ⚽ JOIN FOOTBALL FOR KIDS+ FOR BONUS EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids 🎥 GET A PERSONALISED FOOTBALL FOR KIDS VIDEO ON CAMEO!https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids ------------------ How does a footballer go from thinking he might have to leave FC Barcelona to becoming the club's captain and one of the most dangerous goalscorers in world football? In RAPHINHA PART 2, Football For Kids follows Brazilian football superstar Raphinha from February 2025 to October 2026 through an extraordinary journey of goals, trophies, injuries, heartbreak and unbelievable comebacks! We relive his dramatic 98th-minute winner against Celta Vigo, unforgettable UEFA Champions League performances against Benfica and Borussia Dortmund, and the heartbreaking semi-final against Inter Milan. Then comes EL CLÁSICO, Barcelona against Real Madrid, where Raphinha helps produce another astonishing victory! Discover how Barcelona manager Hansi Flick helped transform the former Leeds United winger, why his 13 Champions League goals in 2024/25 made football history, and how he went on to shine against Newcastle United, lift major trophies and become Barcelona's captain. But this isn't just a story about winning. From difficult injuries with Barcelona and Brazil to becoming a leader alongside Lamine Yamal, Raphinha's story teaches us about determination, resilience, self-belief, teamwork and never being afraid to learn from our mistakes. An inspiring, educational and exciting football podcast for children aged 6–12, young footballers and football-loving families. Football For Kids: Inspiring, educating and motivating young football fans, one episode at a time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Golden Ticket: https://bit.ly/GoldenTicketFFK2026 GWR Football Edition 2027: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 Football For Kids +: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids www.ForKids.World ⁠https://pdcstore.com/products/pdc-monopoly⁠ - PDC Monopoly ---------------------------- This is the final episode of this series of Guess The Footballer. Play along and see how you do. We will be back with another series in 2027. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GWR Football Edition 2027: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 *Manchester City's 115 charges. What actually happened? Why are there SO MANY? And could one of the biggest football clubs in the world REALLY be relegated?!* You've probably heard people talking about Manchester City's 115 charges. But what do they actually mean? What is Financial Fair Play? Why does the Premier League have rules about money? What's the difference between sponsorship money and money from a club's owner? And why have Everton and Nottingham Forest previously lost points? In this special Football For Kids+ Kidsplanation, Darren makes the complicated world of football finances ridiculously easy to understand. You'll take charge of your very own imaginary football club, Rocket Boots FC, as we explain pocket money, sponsorship deals, spending limits, financial accounts, Premier League rules and the investigation into Manchester City. We'll explore the history of the 115 charges, what an independent commission found, why Manchester City are appealing, and what could happen next, including possible points deductions or relegation. *No confusing financial jargon. Just football explained in a way that makes sense to kids AND grown-ups.* *An important note:* This episode is for educational purposes. It uses publicly available information, official Premier League and Manchester City statements, published independent commission findings and reporting from established journalists. The commission published findings against Manchester City on 29 September 2026. Manchester City maintain their innocence, dispute those findings and lodged an appeal on 1 October 2026. As of 20 October 2026, the appeal remains unresolved and no punishment has been confirmed. Our Rocket Boots FC examples are entirely fictional and are used only to explain how financial rules work. *Topics covered:* Manchester City 115 charges explained, Manchester City financial charges, Premier League, Financial Fair Play (FFP), Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), football finance, sponsorship deals, financial regulations, Premier League investigation, Manchester City appeal, Everton points deduction, Nottingham Forest points deduction, possible relegation and football explained for kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GWR Football Edition 2027: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 Football For Kids + https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids The 2026 Golden Ticket 🎫 https://bit.ly/GoldenTicketFFK2026 S2 EP.4 of Guess The Footballer. www.forkids.world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 <<< Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027 🎁 WANT A PERSONALISED FOOTBALL FOR KIDS VIDEO FROM DARREN?Search “Darren Rees (Football For Kids)” on Cameo for birthday messages, shout-outs, pep talks and more! -> https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AU7gw4UfCIH4DVIKMyobiGpVMa0KL3Vevm_Ahc7zNiUbJXsNOouRLD8E ⭐ JOIN FOOTBALL FOR KIDS +Want completely AD-FREE Football For Kids, exclusive episodes, early releases, early access to Guess the Footballer and end-of-episode quizzes? Join Football For Kids + on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Cristiano Ronaldo scored an astonishing 140 UEFA Champions League goals. It is one of the biggest records in football. But two superstars are chasing him. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. So... could either of them actually catch Cristiano Ronaldo? In this Football For Kids special, Darren breaks down the incredible Champions League goals race between Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. We discover how many goals Ronaldo scored, how far Mbappé and Haaland still have to go, why Haaland’s scoring rate is completely ridiculous and the amazing reason Ronaldo’s career proves that starting fastest doesn’t always mean finishing furthest. You’ll hear about Ronaldo’s Champions League record, Haaland’s incredible goal milestones, Mbappé’s Real Madrid scoring numbers, the new Champions League format and the football maths behind one of the biggest record chases in world football. Could Mbappé break Ronaldo’s record? Could Haaland become the Champions League’s greatest goalscorer ever? Or will Cristiano Ronaldo’s magical 140 goals survive for another generation? Plus, stay until the end for the Football For Kids five-question quiz! ⚽ Football stories made especially for young football fans. INSPIRE. EDUCATE. MOTIVATE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GWR 2027: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 Football For Kids+: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Email: Darren@ForKids.World Website: www.ForKids.World ---------- GUESS THE FOOTBALLER S2. EP.3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🏆 DISCOVER GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2027!https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 ⭐ FOOTBALL FOR KIDS PLUS: EXTRA EPISODES AND AD-FREE LISTENING!https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids 🎥 GET A PERSONALISED VIDEO MESSAGE FROM DARREN!https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids ⚽ RODRI IS BACK! AND WHAT AN INCREDIBLE FOOTBALL STORY THIS IS! From a devastating injury at Manchester City to lifting the FIFA World Cup with Spain, winning the World Cup Golden Ball and making a sensational transfer to FC Barcelona, Rodri's journey has been absolutely extraordinary! In this action-packed Football For Kids Classic, Darren tells the inspirational story of Spanish football superstar Rodri, one of the greatest midfielders in modern football. Discover how the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner battled back from serious injury, helped Pep Guardiola's Manchester City win more trophies, captained Spain to an unforgettable 2026 World Cup victory against Lionel Messi's Argentina and shocked the football world by joining Barcelona! But what makes Rodri so special? Why is he one of football's cleverest players? And how did a young boy watching Spain win the 2010 World Cup grow up to lift that famous trophy himself? Packed with amazing football facts, incredible matches, surprising stories, fascinating statistics, fun and inspiration, this is a football adventure you won't want to miss! Perfect for young Manchester City fans, Barcelona supporters, Spain fans and every football-loving child! 🎧 Football For Kids: Bringing football's greatest players, biggest moments and most inspiring stories to life for children and families around the world. #Rodri #ManchesterCity #FCBarcelona #WorldCup2026 #SpainFootball #FootballForKids #BallonDor #PepGuardiola #FootballPodcast #KidsFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🏆 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS: Discover the incredible world of record-breaking football and grab your copy of Guinness World Records 2027 here! ⚽🌍 https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 ⭐ FOOTBALL FOR KIDS PLUS: Enjoy exclusive bonus football episodes, incredible football stories and ad-free listening! Join our football family here: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids 🎥 PERSONALISED VIDEO FROM DARREN: Birthday coming up? Surprise a football-mad youngster with a personalised Football For Kids video message! https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids 🏆 OUSMANE DEMBÉLÉ PART 2: THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF A BALLON D'OR WINNER! ⚽🔥 How did Ousmane Dembélé go from a footballer struggling with injuries to becoming one of the greatest players in world football? In this exciting Football For Kids episode, Darren Rees takes young football fans and their families on an unforgettable football adventure following the incredible rise of French superstar Ousmane Dembélé! Discover how the former Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund winger transformed his career at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), helped the French giants win the UEFA Champions League and became the winner of the prestigious 2025 Ballon d'Or! From breathtaking goals, lightning-fast dribbling and incredible Champions League nights to his rivalry with Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal for football's biggest individual award, this is the inspiring story of determination, hard work and never giving up on your dreams. We explore Dembélé's extraordinary PSG career, his relationship with manager Luis Enrique, his Champions League success and the amazing football skills that make him one of the most exciting attackers on the planet. PLUS! Test your football knowledge with our brilliant five-question Ousmane Dembélé football quiz at the end! ⚽ Perfect for children aged 6–12, young football fans, families, football-loving parents and anyone who loves the beautiful game. 🎧 Football For Kids is the screen-free football podcast bringing the incredible stories of the world's greatest footballers, teams, matches and football legends to life. Football For Kids with Darren Rees. Inspiring, educating and entertaining the next generation of football fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📘 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027:https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 🎥 GET A PERSONALISED FOOTBALL FOR KIDS CAMEO:https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids ⭐ JOIN FOOTBALL FOR KIDS+ FOR BONUS AND AD-FREE EPISODES:https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids How did a young attacking midfielder from Manchester become one of Manchester City’s most exciting young players and an England international? Today on Football For Kids, we tell the incredible story of Nico O’Reilly, the Manchester City academy graduate whose journey has taken him from grassroots football and the City academy to the Etihad Stadium, Wembley, the Champions League and the England team. Nico O’Reilly grew up as an attacking midfielder, but when an opportunity arrived in Manchester City’s first team, it came somewhere completely different: left-back. Instead of turning away from the challenge, Nico learned a new position, worked on his defending and grabbed his opportunity with both hands. In this episode we discover how Pep Guardiola helped Nico O’Reilly develop, how he broke into the Manchester City first team, his brilliant FA Cup moments, his rise in the Premier League, his huge performances at Wembley, his adventures in the UEFA Champions League and the incredible moment he became an England international. We’ll also hear about his Manchester City academy journey, important goals, assists, positional transformation and some of the biggest moments of his young career so far. This is a story about much more than football. It is about being adaptable. Being brave enough to try something new. Listening to your coaches. Taking your chance when it arrives. And understanding that sometimes the road to your dream looks completely different from the one you imagined. Perfect for young Manchester City fans, England fans, football-mad children and families who love learning about the biggest players and brightest young stars in world football. 🎧 Football For Kids is a screen-free football podcast made especially for children and families, packed with football stories, football history, Premier League stars, Champions League adventures, quizzes, incredible facts and inspirational stories from the beautiful game. Listen right to the end for today’s five-question Nico O’Reilly quiz! 🔵⚽🌟 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⚽ GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE:https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 🎥 GET A PERSONALISED VIDEO FROM FOOTBALL FOR KIDS ON CAMEO:https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids ⭐ JOIN FOOTBALL FOR KIDS+ FOR BONUS EPISODES, QUIZZES AND MORE:https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY IS BACK ON FOOTBALL FOR KIDS! 🔴⚪⚽ In Part Two of our Myles Lewis-Skelly story, we pick things up in May 2025 and follow the brilliant young Arsenal and England footballer through another extraordinary chapter of his career. After an incredible breakthrough at Arsenal, Lewis-Skelly discovered that life as a professional footballer does not always move in a straight line. There were huge highs, difficult moments, fewer opportunities, big decisions from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and the challenge of fighting for his place in one of the best football teams in England. But Myles kept working. And when his opportunity arrived again, he was ready. We follow his journey from signing a new long-term Arsenal contract to returning to central midfield, playing alongside Declan Rice, competing in enormous Premier League and UEFA Champions League matches and experiencing some of the biggest occasions in European football. There is also the story of England, international disappointment, bouncing back and earning another opportunity to wear the Three Lions shirt. This is an episode about Myles Lewis-Skelly, Arsenal FC, England football, the Premier League, the Champions League, young footballers, Hale End Academy, Mikel Arteta, Declan Rice and one of English football's most exciting young talents. But more than anything... It's about never giving up when things don't go your way. Because you cannot always choose when your opportunity arrives. You can only make sure you're ready when it does. 🎧 A colourful, inspirational and completely screen-free football story for young football fans and their families. Football For Kids: football stories, football history, Premier League players, Arsenal, England and the world's greatest game... made especially for kids. ⚽ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  <<< 🎥 CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids Guess The Footballer Series 2 Episode 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  <<< 🎥 CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids <<< ⭐ JOIN FOOTBALL FOR KIDS + FOR EXCLUSIVE EPISODES AND AD-FREE LISTENING: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <<< It’s DAY TWO OF FOOTBALL FOR KIDS SUPER WEEK and today we’re celebrating one of the biggest stars in English football: DECLAN RICE! ⚽🔥 From being released by Chelsea as a 14-year-old to becoming a West Ham captain, England captain, European trophy winner and Premier League champion with Arsenal, Declan Rice’s football story has been absolutely incredible. In this episode, we count down Declan Rice’s 10 greatest moments, including his first West Ham goal, unforgettable late Arsenal winners, captaining England at Wembley, lifting the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy with West Ham, becoming a Premier League champion with Arsenal and THAT extraordinary night against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, when Rice scored two sensational direct free-kicks. We’ll also travel right back to the beginning of Declan’s football journey and discover how one enormous disappointment as a young player helped begin an adventure that would eventually take him to some of the biggest stadiums, matches and trophies in world football. This is the story of Declan Rice, Arsenal, West Ham United, England, the Premier League, Champions League football, football trophies, brilliant goals and unforgettable football moments, told especially for young football fans and families. 🎧 Screen-free football storytelling for football-mad kids. There’s a five-question Declan Rice quiz waiting for you on Football For Kids+ = https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🏆 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 🎥 GET A PERSONALISED FOOTBALL FOR KIDS CAMEO ⭐ JOIN FOOTBALL FOR KIDS PLUS ON PATREON ------------------------ 🔴⚪️ MAX DOWMAN IS BREAKING RECORDS... AND HE’S STILL ONLY 16! 🤯⚽🔥 Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman is one of the most exciting young footballers in the world, and since our first Football For Kids episode about him in August 2025, his story has become absolutely incredible. In this Football For Kids episode, we discover the amazing rise of Max Dowman and follow his journey from Arsenal’s famous academy to making Premier League and UEFA Champions League history. Dowman became the second-youngest player ever to appear in the Premier League before going on to become the YOUNGEST GOALSCORER in Premier League history, scoring for Arsenal against Everton aged just 16 years and 73 days! 🤯 But that is only the beginning. We discover how Max Dowman became Arsenal’s youngest-ever competitive starter, the youngest footballer EVER to play in the Champions League, the youngest player to start a Premier League match and the youngest player to become a Premier League champion. 🏆 There’s also the incredible story of Dowman helping Arsenal against Everton, his two-goal performance against Ipswich Town, his England youth career and what Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and his team-mates have said about this extraordinary young talent. And somehow, while becoming an Arsenal first-team player and breaking football records... MAX WAS STILL DOING HIS GCSEs! 📚⚽😂 How has Max Dowman become so good so young? What makes him such an exciting footballer? How does he cope with playing Premier League and Champions League football as a teenager? And just how far could this Arsenal wonderkid go? Plus members, stay until the end for the Football For Kids MAX DOWMAN QUIZ! 🧠⚽ Perfect for young Arsenal fans, Gooners, Premier League fans and football-mad kids who love learning about football players, football records, Arsenal FC, the Champions League and the biggest young talents in world football. This is the incredible story of MAX DOWMAN: ARSENAL’S RECORD-BREAKING WONDERKID! 🔴⚪️🌟 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🏆 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027:https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027 ⭐ JOIN FOOTBALL FOR KIDS PLUS ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids 🎥 GET A PERSONALISED FOOTBALL FOR KIDS CAMEO:https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AU7gw4WgumLZ1SrK_ixBylZ1zb76XSLMAC4Jnd0Pmmiu8KNkDXRPKSZ- Something BIG is happening on Football For Kids! From Thursday 8 October, Guinness World Records are taking over the Football For Kids podcast for an entire GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL SUPER WEEK, with seven days packed with football stories, footballers, quizzes, Premier League stars and some of the most exciting young players in the game. Expect episodes featuring Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman, Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Nico O’Reilly, Rodri, a special Guess the Footballer and plenty more. And Football For Kids Plus members are getting even MORE. This week, Plus members will receive our huge two-part countdown of the TEN GREATEST MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYERS OF ALL TIME, followed next week by THE TEN GREATEST LIVERPOOL PLAYERS OF ALL TIME. Plus members will also get early access to SOME Super Week episodes, quizzes at the end of the majority of Super Week shows and listening without the normal adverts which play before Football For Kids begins. You can join Football For Kids Plus through Patreon, Apple Podcasts, where there is currently a 14-day FREE TRIAL, or now through Spotify too. If your child loves football, Premier League stories, football history, football quizzes, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and learning about the world’s greatest players, this is going to be a VERY busy couple of weeks. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL SUPER WEEK STARTS THURSDAY! ⚽🏆 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOOTBALL FOR KIDS + https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids OR https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 Football For Kids on CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOorj8AD2gizLRD-gf0C1hdgjPnf1nQkbzmavIwtQe-tUX3Rfjqhw How did a group of Victorian factory workers build one of the biggest clubs in world football—and what do an open sewer, a greasy goalkeeper’s shirt, a pea-soup fog, a flying pizza and a dancing dinosaur have to do with it? In this Football For Kids classic, we race through the incredible history of Arsenal Football Club, from Dial Square and the Royal Arsenal factory in Woolwich to Highbury, Emirates Stadium and Premier League glory. Discover how the Gunners helped bring live football to radio and television, why Herbert Chapman added Arsenal’s famous white sleeves, and how Arsène Wenger’s Invincibles completed all 38 Premier League matches of 2003/04 without losing once. Meet Arsenal legends including Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Kolo Touré, Cesc Fàbregas and Mikel Arteta. Relive the record 49-match unbeaten run, the Battle of the Buffet, Pizzagate, the bonkers fog match against Dynamo Moscow and the creation of Gunnersaurus Rex. Packed with hilarious football stories, amazing Arsenal facts, Premier League history, FA Cup glory, football legends and a five-question quiz, this family-friendly kids’ football podcast is perfect for young Gunners, Gooners and curious football fans everywhere. From factory smoke to floodlights, this is the magical, muddy and magnificent story of Arsenal FC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  🎥 CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AU7gw4UiDj8sqBiguMm3FL5pzEIdM0RfPRo4WaX5WCybJI6yLdDeQLZw FFK+ Members got this episode 5 weeks before it reached the main podcast. Football For Kids+ 14 DAYS FREE! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 ----------------- ⚽🔍 GUESS THE FOOTBALLER IS BACK! 🔍⚽ Welcome to Guess the Footballer, the football quiz where YOU have to work out the mystery football star from the clues! In today’s Season 2 episode, we’ve picked another series of famous footballers and hidden their identity. We’ll give you clues about their football career, clubs, trophies, goals, international team, Premier League adventures, Champions League moments, World Cup appearances and much more. But how quickly can you GUESS THE FOOTBALLER? 🤔⚽ Some clues might be easy. Some might send you completely in the wrong direction! Keep track of your guesses, challenge your family and friends and see whether you can discover our mystery player before the final clue. Could it be a Premier League superstar? A legendary goalscorer? A brilliant goalkeeper? An England international? A Champions League winner? Or one of the biggest football players in the world? NO CHEATING! 👀 This is a fun, family-friendly football quiz for kids, young football fans and anyone who loves football trivia, football facts and guessing games. So get your football knowledge ready, hit play and see if you can become today's GUESS THE FOOTBALLER CHAMPION! 🏆 Perfect for fans of football quizzes, kids football podcasts, Premier League football, football trivia, football games, football facts, soccer quizzes, famous footballers, World Cup football and Champions League football. 🎧 Ready? ⚽ LET’S PLAY GUESS THE FOOTBALLER! ⚽ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  🎥 CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AU7gw4VNtX0T0EWZCmONKa3G_K-bU4SH0TD0gzwFcGzA8paQwbauiXlu Football For Kids+ on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids?l=en-GB --------------- PART 2 OF 2 ------------- Discover the incredible true story of Bryan Mbeumo! Long before he was scoring Premier League goals for Brentford and wearing the famous red shirt of Manchester United, Mbeumo was a football-mad youngster growing up in the small French town of Avallon. In this episode of Football for Kids, we follow Bryan's amazing football journey from his first club in France to the Troyes academy, his breakthrough into professional football, his move to Brentford, Premier League promotion, representing Cameroon at the World Cup and eventually becoming a Manchester United player. We'll discover how Mbeumo dealt with play-off heartbreak, adapted to life in English football, formed brilliant partnerships with players including Ivan Toney, represented Cameroon against Brazil at the World Cup and developed into a 20-goal Premier League star. And, of course, there's a Bryan Mbeumo quiz at the end to see how much you can remember! Perfect for young football fans who love learning the true stories behind their favourite players. ⚽ Bryan Mbeumo🐝 Brentford🔴 Manchester United🇨🇲 Cameroon🏆 Premier League🌍 FIFA World Cup Football for Kids – football stories, amazing players and the beautiful game explained for young fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  🎥 CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AU7gw4VjG-XEF7ge4qMBy6V5AbSteB7i-swVhwTUc4_yJtYQFMVA5psn How did Bryan Mbeumo go from playing football as a little boy in the French town of Avallon to becoming a Premier League star and a Manchester United player? In this episode of Football For Kids, we tell the incredible story of Bryan Mbeumo and follow his football journey from the very beginning. We discover how he started playing football in France, developed through the Troyes academy and made his breakthrough as a teenager before taking the huge step of moving to England to join Brentford. We’ll hear about Brentford’s famous “BMW” attack with Mbeumo, Ollie Watkins and Saïd Benrahma, the heartbreak of losing at Wembley, the joy of finally reaching the Premier League and how Bryan developed into one of the division’s most dangerous attacking players. There’s also his international story with Cameroon, including playing at the FIFA World Cup and being part of the Cameroon team that produced an unforgettable victory over Brazil. Then came injuries, setbacks, improvement, goals and a brilliant 20-goal Premier League season before one of the biggest moves of his career: Manchester United and Old Trafford. It’s a story about talent, determination and constantly trying to get better. From Avallon to Troyes. From Brentford to the Premier League. From Cameroon to Manchester United. This is the story of Bryan Mbeumo. ⚽🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  🎥 CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AU7gw4Ujku7pNss_BBXpuUczYhaYsm1ic4VyOgK48jGkFyjCN5RqMHuE ⚽️ RAYAN CHERKI: THE TWO-FOOTED FOOTBALL GENIUS! 🇫🇷🔥 Is Rayan Cherki one of the most naturally gifted footballers in the Premier League? In this episode of Football For Kids, we tell the incredible story of Rayan Cherki, the Manchester City and France star who has been amazing football fans with his skills, tricks, creativity, goals and assists since he was a kid. Cherki is not your ordinary footballer. Left foot? Brilliant. Right foot? Brilliant. Dribbling? Ridiculous. Passing? Sometimes it looks like he can see things on a football pitch before everybody else! But the story of Rayan Cherki is about much more than football skills and highlight videos. We go right back to the beginning and discover how Cherki joined the famous Olympique Lyonnais academy at just seven years old, before quickly developing a reputation as one of the most exciting young footballers in France. You’ll hear about his incredible rise through the Lyon academy, becoming a UEFA Youth League goalscorer at only 15, making his senior breakthrough as a teenager and producing an unforgettable performance against Nantes when he scored twice and created two more goals. And he was still only a kid! We follow Cherki through the pressure of being labelled a football wonderkid, the criticism he faced, the moments when people questioned whether his incredible natural ability would ever turn into consistent performances and the work required to become an elite professional footballer. Then came a huge 2024/25 season. Goals. Assists. Europa League performances. France recognition. And suddenly, some of the biggest clubs in world football were watching. We explore Cherki's journey with France, including winning an Olympic silver medal, before looking at the moment his career took another enormous step... His move from Lyon to Manchester City. Cherki arrived in England in the summer of 2025 to join one of the biggest football clubs in the world, taking Manchester City's famous number 10 shirt and beginning his adventure in the Premier League. We look at what makes Rayan Cherki different, why being genuinely brilliant with both feet is such a huge advantage, how his creativity can unlock a defence and why players who try something unusual sometimes have to accept that it will not work every single time. Because this is also a story about something every young footballer can learn from. Talent is a fantastic starting point. But talent still needs hard work. Cherki had incredible ability from an incredibly young age. His challenge was learning how to combine that freedom, imagination and skill with the consistency and discipline required at the very highest level. And perhaps that is what makes his journey so fascinating. The tricks never disappeared. The imagination never disappeared. He simply had to learn how to use them better. So whether you support Manchester City, follow the Premier League, love watching France, remember Cherki at Lyon, or simply want to learn about one of the most skilful and entertaining footballers in the world, this episode is for you. 🎧 Football For Kids brings football stories, player biographies, Premier League episodes, football history, quizzes, facts and incredible sporting journeys to young football fans around the world. Can you get 5/5 in the Rayan Cherki quiz at the end of the episode? Listen now and discover the story of Rayan Cherki: Manchester City star, France international, Lyon wonderkid and one of football's most exciting two-footed talents. ⚽️🔥🇫🇷 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎥 CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AU7gw4UaY5dcFdsTjEdyZLt7F17eNJ1f7Z4UPjscrD0EaVDJDE6O5qmz Football For Kids + https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids?vanity=user OR https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 ---------------------------------------- 🔐 FROM THE FOOTBALL FOR KIDS VAULT… We’re heading back into the Football For Kids archives for the story of Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha. Originally released in August 2025, this episode follows Rio’s remarkable journey from the football cages of Newham to the bright lights of Anfield, including the incredible moment he made Liverpool history by becoming the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer at just 16 years old. But this episode is about much more than football. Along the way, Darren talks about having the courage to start something new, dealing with unfamiliar challenges and believing in yourself when you step into the unknown. Whether that means joining a new football team, starting a new school or simply trying something that feels a little scary. Rio’s story is a brilliant reminder that talent matters, but so do persistence, resilience and self-belief. So, from the Football For Kids Vault, enjoy the story of one of English football’s most exciting young talents. And wherever you’re starting from, remember: you’ve got this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  ⭐ Want AD-FREE Football For Kids, exclusive episodes, early releases and more? Join Football For Kids + on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids 🎥 Want a personalised video message, birthday message or shout-out from Darren? Search “Darren Rees (Football For Kids)” on Cameo or click here: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AU7gw4U_QxqRAn_c4Vf8aAj1crC_8tG7JfGr2TRO9Ofbz6fivq93Uayf ------------------------------- What happens when one of the most talented young footballers in England DOESN’T become a superstar straight away? ⚽🌟 In this episode of Football For Kids, we tell the incredible true story of Morgan Rogers, from growing up in the West Midlands and joining West Bromwich Albion, to signing for Manchester City, battling through loan spells with Lincoln City, Bournemouth and Blackpool, rebuilding his career at Middlesbrough, becoming a star for Aston Villa, playing for England and eventually completing a huge £117 million move to Chelsea. This is much more than a football story. It is a story about patience, hard work, setbacks, confidence and NEVER giving up when somebody else seems to be getting ahead of you. We'll discover how Morgan Rogers went from struggling for regular football to scoring a Champions League hat-trick, winning the PFA Young Player of the Year, becoming a Europa League winner and reaching the very top of English football. There are brilliant Morgan Rogers facts, stories about his friendship with Cole Palmer, his famous goal celebration and plenty of lessons that young football fans can take into their own lives. And, as always, there is a five-question Football For Kids quiz waiting for you at the end if you are listening on FFK+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  <<< https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOop4Ll_MP4qHP5t4iEOuA1ifOE3mT8o2boHVhJdJCkb7rs2HjCXn After 21 unforgettable years, Lionel Messi has said goodbye to international football. This is the emotional story of a journey that began with a red card less than one minute into his debut and ended with 207 appearances, 125 goals and the World Cup in his hands. There were crushing defeats, missed penalties, four lost finals and even a retirement. But Messi came back. He kept believing. And eventually, the boy who carried the hopes of Argentina became a champion of the world. Get ready for enormous moments, astonishing records and one final thank you to a footballer we may never see the likes of again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  Football For Kids+ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Footballforkids⁠⁠ <<< 🎥 Personal video messages via Cameo: ⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOoqYJU0GRJPgwOyynaGuVkw6kjcJy-SA-9HrRgzZUtmQAtGVrqiJ Since joining Manchester United in January 2020, Bruno Fernandes has become captain, creator, goalscorer and one of the club’s most important players. But just how many times has Bruno stepped up when Manchester United needed him most? In this Football For Kids episode, we tell the incredible story of Bruno Fernandes, from Portugal and Italy to Old Trafford, Manchester United captaincy, huge Premier League moments, FA Cup glory and his record-breaking 21-assist Premier League season. We discover the goals, assists, trophies, records and rescue missions that have made Bruno such an important Manchester United player, and ask one enormous question... Where would Manchester United be without Bruno Fernandes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football For Kids+ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/Footballforkids⁠ <<< 🎥 Personal video messages via Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOoqYJU0GRJPgwOyynaGuVkw6kjcJy-SA-9HrRgzZUtmQAtGVrqiJ ----------------- An absolutely enormous week is coming to Football For Kids and Football For Kids+! On Monday, the courtroom doors fly open for The Ballon d’Or Trial, exclusively on FFK+. Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Rodri and Kylian Mbappé all enter with incredible evidence, but only one football superstar can receive your verdict and walk away with the golden trophy. Tuesday’s main-feed episode tells the emotional story of Lionel Messi’s final goodbye to Argentina. From a red card less than one minute into his debut to lifting the World Cup, this is a story of defeat, determination, courage and the boy who always came back. On Wednesday, FFK+ travels from Victorian factory workers to Premier League immortality in The Incredible Story of Arsenal Football Club. Expect cannons, an open sewer, pea-soup fog, flying pizza, Gunnersaurus and the unbeatable Invincibles! Finally, Thursday’s main-feed episode asks: Where would Manchester United be without Bruno Fernandes? Discover the goals, assists, leadership and extraordinary rescue missions that helped carry one of football’s biggest clubs through the storm. Football For Kids+ members can enjoy every episode completely advert-free, hear selected episodes early, unlock exclusive stories and play the end-of-episode quizzes. Join through Apple Podcasts or Patreon. Patreon members can listen in the Patreon app or easily connect their membership to Spotify or Apple Podcasts: ⚽ https://www.patreon.com/Footballforkids 🎥 Personal video messages via Cameo: ⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOoqYJU0GRJPgwOyynaGuVkw6kjcJy-SA-9HrRgzZUtmQAtGVrqiJ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOOTBALL FOR KIDS + 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------- Michael Olise’s story is proof that there is no single road to becoming a superstar. ⭐⚽ Born and raised in west London, Michael spent time with some of England’s biggest academies but his journey didn’t always go to plan. Chelsea didn’t work out. Manchester City didn’t work out. Then came Reading, the Premier League with Crystal Palace and eventually a huge move to German giants Bayern Munich. In this episode of Football For Kids, discover how the quiet, wonderfully talented winger became a Bundesliga champion, a France international, an Olympic silver medallist and eventually a World Cup record breaker, surpassing an assist record previously held by the legendary Pelé! 🤯🇫🇷🌍 It’s a story about talent, patience, resilience and remembering that when one door closes, your journey might only just be beginning. ❤️⚽ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

----------------------- FOOTBALL FOR KIDS + 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------- Today, we are talking about one of the most exciting teenage footballers in the WORLD right now: Ayyoub Bouaddi. He is only 18 years old, but he has already played Champions League football, beaten Real Madrid on his 17th birthday, represented Morocco at a World Cup and is now the subject of a deal worth up to €100 MILLION with Manchester City Yep. ONE HUNDRED MILLION EUROS. At 18. No pressure then! 😳⚽ But this episode is not just about a gigantic transfer fee. We are going right back to the beginning to discover how a boy from northern France became one of Europe’s brightest young midfielders, why he was breaking records at SIXTEEN, how he combined professional football with serious academic study, and why his love of mathematics might actually help explain the way he sees a football pitch. This is a story about talent, intelligence, patience, education and being brave enough to take enormous opportunities when they arrive. This is the story of Ayyoub Bouaddi. ⭐🧠⚽ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week on Football For Kids! 🔥 We’re asking WHO is the most successful club in London across a huge two-part FFK+ debate, telling the incredible story of Michael Olise and meeting teenage midfield sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi! 🧠⚽ FFK+ members get exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, our huge members-only catalogue AND quizzes to find out if your football knowledge is BUILT DIFFERENT. 💪🏆 🎁 Start your FREE TRIAL here:https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. FOOTBALL FOR KIDS + 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠⁠ The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be over… but for some of its most unexpected stars, the adventure was only just beginning. One month later, Football For Kids goes around the world to discover where the World Cup’s surprise heroes are now. What happened to Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who arrived at the tournament without a club and saw his Instagram following explode from around 50,000 to roughly 29 MILLION? Where did viral New Zealand defender Tim Payne end up after gaining millions of followers? What did a first ever World Cup mean for tiny Curaçao, and what happened to record-breaking goalkeeper Eloy Room after his incredible 15-save performance?We also discover a record-breaking transfer, a goalkeeper who once worked as a bus conductor, an 18-year-old heading for the Premier League… and perhaps the strangest World Cup celebrity of all: MERLÍN THE DUCK, who became so famous he was invited to meet the President of Mexico! 🦆🇲🇽Eight incredible stories showing how one World Cup can change a life forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚 GET THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOOTBALL EDITION 2027 HERE: https://bit.ly/GWRFootball2027  This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. ----------------------- FOOTBALL FOR KIDS + 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------- What if I told you that one of Real Madrid’s newest superstars once dreamed simply of owning a proper pair of football boots? This is the remarkable life story of Yan Diomandé, the Ivory Coast international whose journey began in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, playing football on sun-baked pitches and sometimes wearing sandals because boots cost money. A kind man named Bamba eventually bought him a pair, before Yan left home at just nine years old to chase an extraordinary dream. His journey would take him from an academy near Ghana to the United States, where he starred for AS Frenzi, and then across Europe for trials with clubs including Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Rangers. None signed him. Eventually, Yan returned home wondering whether his dream was finished. It wasn't. Yan earned his chance with Leganés, made his La Liga debut at the Santiago Bernabéu, exploded with RB Leipzig, scored a Bundesliga hat-trick aged just 19, represented Côte d’Ivoire at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and eventually completed an enormous move to Real Madrid. But behind the goals is an even more powerful story of kindness, rejection, family, perseverance and the extraordinary belief of Yan’s little sister Roxane. This is not simply the story of becoming a footballer. It is a story about continuing to write the next page when everyone else thinks your story is finished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football For Kids+ members get even more Football For Kids, including exclusive episodes, early releases and ad-free listening across everything. You can join Football For Kids+ on Patreon here: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Patreon members can listen directly through the Patreon app, or sync their membership with Spotify or Apple Podcasts so the exclusive episodes appear alongside the podcasts they already listen to. You can also subscribe to Football For Kids+ directly through Apple Podcasts. Four episodes. Goalkeeping giants. 🧤A £100m+ teenager. 💰Henry VIII. 👑Celery. 🥬World Cup heroes. 🌍And one extremely famous duck. 🦆 WELCOME TO ANOTHER HUGE WEEK ON FOOTBALL FOR KIDS! ⚽🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Listen AD Free: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Premier League 2025/26 season review for kids and families! In this Football For Kids Classic episode, Darren Rees looks back on one of the wildest Premier League seasons ever, full of champions, shocks, relegation drama, record breakers and emotional goodbyes. Arsenal are Premier League champions again after 22 long years! We look at how Mikel Arteta’s side finally brought the title back to North London, with David Raya winning the Golden Glove, Viktor Gyökeres scoring important goals, and Arsenal turning corners into their secret football superpower. But while Arsenal celebrated, other clubs suffered heartbreak. West Ham United were relegated despite beating Leeds United on the final day, Burnley dropped straight back down, and Wolves finished bottom after a miserable season. Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, survived by the skin of their teeth after a nerve-shredding final-day win over Everton. We also explore the players who made Premier League history: Erling Haaland winning another Golden Boot, Bruno Fernandes breaking the single-season assist record, and Fulham vs Manchester City producing a bonkers nine-goal thriller at Craven Cottage. And then come the goodbyes. Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City after 10 incredible years. Bernardo Silva says farewell. Mohamed Salah waves goodbye to Liverpool after becoming one of Anfield’s greatest ever heroes. This is a fun screen-free football podcast episode for kids, parents and Premier League fans of all ages. Joy, heartbreak, goals, drama, trophies, trapdoors and goosebumps. Because football never really ends. It just catches its breath… and starts again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. ----------------------- FOOTBALL FOR KIDS + 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠⁠ -------------- The incredible Danny Welbeck story continues as we follow the former Manchester United, England, Arsenal and Brighton striker through triumph, heartbreak, devastating injuries and one extraordinary football comeback. In Part Two, Danny returns to Manchester United and becomes a Premier League regular alongside Wayne Rooney, scores at the Santiago Bernabéu against Real Madrid in the Champions League and finishes the 2012/13 season as a Premier League champion. Then comes England. We discover Welbeck's first senior international goal, his unforgettable back-heel winner against Sweden at Euro 2012, and a Three Lions career which eventually brought 42 England caps and 16 goals. The FA confirms those final England numbers. We follow Danny's £16 million move from Manchester United to Arsenal, his brilliant Champions League hat-trick against Galatasaray and then the darkest period of his career: knee surgery, months of rehabilitation, another serious knee injury and a horrific ankle injury. Yet after almost ten months out, Welbeck returned against Leicester City and scored a dramatic last-gasp winner. Arsenal's own records confirm that famous comeback goal. Then comes the rebirth at Brighton & Hove Albion, where Welbeck becomes a leader, plays European football and, at 35, produces the best Premier League goalscoring season of his career with 13 goals. And finally, another astonishing twist: Danny Welbeck joins Chelsea at 35 years old, ready for yet another Premier League adventure. Chelsea's summer rebuild under Xabi Alonso includes both Welbeck and former Sunderland teammate Jordan Henderson. This is a story about talent, football and trophies. But above everything else, it is about hard work, resilience, believing in yourself and NEVER giving up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. FOOTBALL FOR KIDS + 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠ --------------------- How did Danny Welbeck go from being rejected by Manchester City as an eight-year-old boy to playing for Manchester United, England, Arsenal, Brighton and now Chelsea? In Part One of the incredible Danny Welbeck story, Football For Kids travels back to Longsight, Manchester, where a young Danny spent his childhood playing football with his brothers and friends. We discover the amazing connection between Welbeck and Manchester United defender Wes Brown, how Wes Brown’s dad helped introduce him to Fletcher Moss Rangers, and the remarkable story of Manchester City deciding Danny wasn't good enough, only for Manchester United to spot him around a week later. We follow Danny through the famous Manchester United Academy, learn about his struggles with Osgood-Schlatter disease, his admiration for Ryan Giggs and Thierry Henry, and the moment Sir Alex Ferguson brought the 17-year-old into the United first-team picture. Then comes an unforgettable Premier League debut against Stoke City, when Welbeck smashed a brilliant goal into the top corner just nine days before his 18th birthday. Finally, we follow his loan adventures with Preston North End and Sunderland, including the extraordinary afternoon when Sunderland stunned reigning champions Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge and Welbeck scored the final goal. Rejection. Hard work. Family. Manchester United. Premier League football. And one young footballer who simply kept going. This is Danny Welbeck: Part One. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. FOOTBALL FOR KIDS + 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠ ---------------------------- FOUR huge episodes are coming to Football For Kids this week! ⚽🔥 On Monday and Wednesday, Football For Kids + members get my two-part countdown of the TOP 10 STRIKERS OF THE PAST 10 YEARS, while Tuesday and Thursday bring the incredible two-part life story of Danny Welbeck, completely free on the main podcast. Football For Kids + is 100% AD-FREE, includes our exclusive end-of-episode quizzes and comes with a free trial. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. FOOTBALL FOR KIDS + 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Football For Kids + 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------ In this special episode of Football For Kids, Darren tells the incredible story of Spain’s record-breaking 38-match unbeaten run, their victory at EURO 2024 and their unforgettable triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The adventure begins with a defeat against Colombia at the London Stadium before Spain transform into the Invincibles of international football. Discover how manager Luis de la Fuente combined Spain’s famous passing style with speed, bravery, pressing and explosive wing play. We follow young superstars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, midfield heroes including Rodri, Dani Olmo and Fabián Ruiz, and important goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and World Cup final hero Ferran Torres. You will also hear how goalkeeper Unai Simón, teenage defender Pau Cubarsí and Spain’s brilliant defence helped create one of the greatest unbeaten runs in men’s international football history. From Brazil and Germany to France, England, Portugal and Argentina, this is the story of 38 matches, 29 victories, nine draws and one extraordinary team that refused to fall. Perfect for football-mad children, families, coaches and anyone who loves the World Cup, Spain football, football history and amazing sporting stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------ What happens when the final whistle blows, the dream disappears and anger takes over? After some Argentina players reacted appallingly following defeat to Spain, this special Football For Kids episode looks at the part of the game that matters far more than any trophy: how you behave when you lose. Darren explains why feeling angry, upset or heartbroken is completely normal, but hurting somebody never is. This is an emotional and important lesson about sportsmanship, self-control and choosing what kind of player, and person, you want to become. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠⁠ ------------------------ Discover the inspiring story of Mikel Oyarzabal, the Real Sociedad captain and Spain star preparing to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. From kicking a ball through the industrial streets of Eibar to scoring the winning goal against England in the Euro 2024 final, Mikel’s journey is filled with loyalty, courage, education, devastating injury and unforgettable football moments. Hear how the quiet boy with enormous size-12 boots became a Copa del Rey winner, Olympic silver medallist and one of Spain’s most important players. Recorded on 17 July 2026, before Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final, this Football For Kids episode proves that you do not need to be the loudest person to leave the biggest footprints. 🇪🇸⚽🏆 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Bukayo Saka Part 2 is an inspiring football story for kids, football parents and football families, following on from our first Bukayo Saka episode back in January 2023. In this Football For Kids episode, we continue the incredible journey of Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka. From becoming one of Arsenal’s most important players, to leading the team, shining in the Champions League, standing tall for England at Euro 2024, battling back from injury and helping Arsenal become Premier League champions, this is a story packed with football, courage, kindness and never giving up. We look at Saka’s biggest Arsenal moments, his England bravery, his amazing comeback from injury, his goals, assists, Champions League nights, Premier League title race drama and the attitude that has made him one of the most loved footballers in the world. This is not just a football podcast episode about Bukayo Saka. It is a screen-free football story for kids about hard work, resilience, family, faith, humility and believing in yourself even when things get tough. Perfect for young footballers, Arsenal fans, England fans, football-mad kids, parents looking for inspiring football podcasts for children, and families who love stories from the beautiful game. Because Bukayo Saka’s story teaches us something powerful: you do not have to be the loudest to lead, you do not have to be perfect to be great, and you do not have to win every battle to become a champion. Sometimes greatness begins with one simple thing. You keep going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg’s are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. -------------------------------------- Listen AD Free and support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Email: Darren@FootballForKidsPodcast.com -------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠ ----------------------- Kylian Mbappé is back on Football For Kids for a brand-new 2026 World Cup special! In this exciting episode, we continue the incredible story of Kylian Mbappé, the boy from Bondy who became one of the fastest, most frightening and most famous footballers on the planet. Since joining Real Madrid, Mbappé has scored goal after goal, won the Pichichi Trophy, claimed the European Golden Shoe and carried the hopes of France on the world stage. Recorded after France beat Sweden to reach the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this episode follows Mbappé’s Real Madrid journey, his France records, his World Cup goals and the pressure of being one of football’s biggest superstars. A fun, inspiring, screen-free football podcast for kids and families who love Kylian Mbappé, France, Real Madrid, the World Cup, football stories and amazing sporting journeys. Perfect for young football fans, parents looking for podcasts for kids, and anyone who dreams of becoming the next lightning bolt on the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: ⁠https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ⁠ ------------------------ Jude Bellingham is back on Football For Kids for a brand-new 2026 World Cup special! In this inspiring episode, we follow Jude’s journey from Real Madrid superstar to England hero, looking at his trophies, records, pressure, injuries, surgery comeback and unforgettable World Cup moments. Recorded before England play DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this episode is perfect for young football fans who love Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, England, the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and amazing football stories. From Stourbridge to the Bernabéu, from Birmingham City to Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Jude’s story is packed with courage, hard work and belief. A fun, screen-free football podcast episode for kids and families, showing young players that setbacks are not the end of the story. Sometimes, they are where the magic begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Want to listen AD FREE? ⬇️ ⁠⁠⁠>>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠ <<< Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/footballforkids?srsltid=AfmBOor8HuiLARk8bmYDzgsPuvdcp3F1UWdT5vtHhSzsjxm-hMEADJTQ ------------------------ JORDAN PICKFORD 2 In this exciting, screen-free football podcast episode for kids, we continue the story of England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. From huge World Cup moments with England to massive saves for Everton, this episode is packed with penalty drama, clean sheets, flying gloves and goalkeeper magic. We discover how Pickford became England’s wall, Everton’s leader, and one of the most important goalkeepers in modern football. There are wonder saves, Premier League records, Goodison Park memories, Everton’s new stadium era, and the bravery it takes to stand between the posts when the whole world is watching. Perfect for football-mad kids, England fans, Everton supporters, young goalkeepers and parents looking for fun, inspiring football stories for children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices