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⭐ 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

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

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/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

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

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

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 ---------------- After Dan Burn’s brilliant performance on the world stage, it felt like the perfect time to revisit one of football’s most inspiring journeys. From hard work and setbacks to belief, resilience and becoming a Premier League hero, this is the story of a player who proves that dreams do not always arrive quickly, but they can arrive magnificently if you keep going. 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 Football For Kids World Cup 2026 reaction episode, we tell the incredible story of Mexico 2-3 England at the famous Estadio Azteca. From a storm-delayed kick-off in Mexico City, to Jude Bellingham’s amazing 98-second double, Harry Kane’s record-breaking penalty, England’s red card drama, Jordan Pickford’s big night and 49 heroic clearances, this was a match packed with history. A thrilling, emotional, family-friendly football podcast episode for kids about England, Mexico, the World Cup, Bellingham, Kane, Wonderwall and one unforgettable night at the Azteca. 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 --------------- England are still alive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but only just! After a dramatic late comeback against DR Congo in Atlanta, with Harry Kane scoring twice to rescue the Three Lions, England now face a massive World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. In this Football For Kids episode, we look ahead to England v Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, exploring why this match is about so much more than just football. Why is the Azteca one of the most famous stadiums in World Cup history? What happened there with Diego Maradona, the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century in 1986? Why is Pelé’s 1970 Brazil team still remembered as one of the greatest football sides ever? And why could the altitude in Mexico City make this such a difficult night for England? We also talk about Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, Eberechi Eze and England’s chances of beating Mexico in front of a huge home crowd. This is a fun, dramatic and educational football podcast for kids, families, parents, young players and anyone following England at the World Cup. Can England handle the noise, the history, the thin air and the pressure of a knockout match at the Azteca? Or will Mexico’s World Cup dream continue on home soil? Get ready for England versus Mexico, World Cup drama, football history, kids’ football storytelling and one of the biggest matches of the tournament. 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 Football For Kids episode, we tell the incredible World Cup story of Cape Verde, also known as the Blue Sharks, through a rhyming poem for children and families. From a tiny island nation with giant courage, to unforgettable matches against Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Argentina, this is a football story packed with goals, saves, shocks and one of the great underdog journeys of the tournament. Hear about Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper with lightning gloves, Cape Verde’s historic run to the knockout stages, and the dramatic battle with Lionel Messi and Argentina. A brilliant football podcast episode for kids who love the World Cup, football history, inspiring underdog stories, amazing goalkeepers and unforgettable moments from the beautiful game. 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 <<< Week two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been full of drama, shocks, goals and giant football stories. In this episode of Football For Kids, we look at England being frustrated by Ghana, Brazil beating Scotland in Miami, Portugal flying with Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico lighting up the Azteca, Canada making history, and amazing underdog moments from Curaçao, Cape Verde, South Africa and more. There are superhero goalkeepers, boiling hot matches, huge teams, brave defenders and the road to the knockout stages starting to appear. A fun, screen-free football podcast episode for kids and families following the biggest World Cup 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 <<< 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 <<< In this exciting Football For Kids episode, we dive into the noisy, dramatic, goal-packed world of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! This is a brilliant screen-free football podcast for kids, perfect for young football fans, families, parents, car journeys, bedtime listening, school runs and anyone who loves learning about football without staring at another screen. Get ready for GOALS! GOALS! GOALS! as we explore the incredible World Cup Golden Boot race, with some of the biggest names in football battling to become the tournament’s top scorer. We talk about Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal, Cabo Verde, Argentina, France, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and more. Can Messi stay at the top of the World Cup goals mountain? Is Mbappé chasing him down? Has Haaland arrived like a Viking goal machine? And how has Ronaldo made history by scoring across six different men’s World Cups? This episode is packed with fun facts, football stories, World Cup records, goal-scoring heroes, underdog magic, and kid-friendly football storytelling. Football For Kids is made for children who love football, parents looking for safe podcasts for kids, families searching for educational football content, and young fans who want to learn about the beautiful game in a fun, exciting and screen-free way. 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 <<< The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and Week 1 has already been full of football chaos, colour and history! In this special Football For Kids World Cup 2026 Week 1 review, we look at the biggest stories from the opening matches, including Lionel Messi’s hat-trick for Argentina, Erling Haaland scoring twice for Norway, Kylian Mbappé starring for France, and England beating Croatia 4-2 as Harry Kane moves level with Gary Lineker as England’s top World Cup goalscorer. We also dive into the brilliant underdog stories, from Scotland winning at the World Cup for the first time since Italia ’90, to Cape Verde holding Spain, Saudi Arabia battling Uruguay, and Curaçao scoring their first ever World Cup goal. Plus, we explore the weird and wonderful moments, including Seattle’s drone scoreboard, the new World Cup hydration breaks, and the amazing story of Haaland’s goals being picked up by seismic sensors in Norway. 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 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 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 Kids vs Adults is back with a mini series for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. In EP.1 of this World Cup Special Joshua and Gabriel take on their Dad. Who will win the first ever world cup special? Listen and play along now! 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. Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup, Portugal, 2026, sixth tournament, goals, records and one of football’s longest stories. From his 2006 debut to famous goals against Spain and Ghana, this is Ronaldo’s incredible World Cup journey for kids, families and football fans everywhere. 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. Email Darren: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen AD FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids In this explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup mini episode of Football For Kids, Darren Rees tells the unbelievable story of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, the 40-year-old shot-stopper who became one of the biggest viral football stories of the tournament. Cape Verde were making their first ever World Cup appearance against Spain, one of the most famous football nations on Earth, with superstar names like Lamine Yamal on the pitch. Spain attacked, Cape Verde battled, and Vozinha stood in goal like a human brick wall with gloves. Who is Vozinha? Where is Cape Verde? How did a goalkeeper from Chaves in Portugal’s second division end up stopping Spain at the FIFA World Cup? And why did football fans around the world suddenly start talking about him? This is a brilliant World Cup underdog story packed with incredible saves, Cape Verde history, Spain v Cape Verde drama, Lamine Yamal, goalkeeping magic, viral football moments and proper World Cup goosebumps. Football For Kids brings you the football stories behind the headlines, made fun, exciting and easy to understand for children, families, young football fans and anyone who loves the beautiful game. #Vozinha #CapeVerdeGoalkeeper #SpainVCapeVerde #WorldCup2026 #LamineYamal #40YearOldGoalkeeper #ViralWorldCupSaves #WhoIsVozinha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week 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. Email Darren: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen AD FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids In Part 2 of this special Football For Kids episode, we follow England’s captain from the bright lights of Qatar to the road towards another enormous World Cup adventure. After helping England reach the knockout stages in 2022, Kane scored against Senegal and prepared to face reigning champions France in a huge quarter-final. Then came a moment every football fan remembers. A penalty. A chance to equalise. A shot over the crossbar. England were out, and Kane was left heartbroken beneath the floodlights. But the greatest footballers are not defined by the moments when they fall. They are defined by the way they stand up again. From his move to Bayern Munich to another chance to lead England on football’s biggest stage, this is a story about goals, pressure, bravery and refusing to give up on a dream. 🏆✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week 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. Email Darren: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen AD FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids In Part 1 of this special Football For Kids episode, we travel to Russia and relive the tournament that changed the mood around the England team. Newly appointed captain Harry Kane scored twice against Tunisia in a stadium filled with buzzing midges, completed a hat-trick during England’s huge victory over Panama and kept his cool during a dramatic penalty shootout against Colombia. There were last-minute goals, enormous pressure, inflatable unicorns and a famous night when England finally won a World Cup penalty shootout for the very first time. England’s adventure ended with semi-final heartbreak against Croatia, but Kane finished the tournament with six goals and the Golden Boot. The captain had arrived on football’s biggest stage. But his World Cup journey was only just beginning. 🏆✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week 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. Email Darren: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen AD FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids In Part 2 of this special Football For Kids episode, we follow Brazil’s superstar through the highs, heartbreaks and injuries of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. In Russia, Neymar scored against Costa Rica and Mexico before Brazil’s dream was ended by Belgium. Four years later, he returned in Qatar with another chance to lead his country to glory. After battling back from an ankle injury, Neymar scored a brilliant extra-time goal against Croatia and drew level with Pelé’s officially recognised Brazil goals tally at the time. But another dramatic penalty shootout ended in tears. Now, after returning to Santos, could Neymar still have one final World Cup chapter left to write? Goals. Magic. Pain. Pressure. And one enormous dream that refuses to disappear. 🇧🇷🏆✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week 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. Email Darren: ⁠⁠⁠Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Listen AD FREE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids ---------------------------- Discover the incredible story of Neymar Jr at the FIFA World Cup. 🇧🇷⚽ In Part 1 of this special Football For Kids episode, we travel to Brazil for the unforgettable 2014 World Cup. Neymar was only 22 years old, but the hopes of an entire football-mad nation were resting on his shoulders. He scored twice against Croatia, added two more goals against Cameroon and held his nerve during a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Chile. Then, in Brazil’s quarter-final against Colombia, everything changed. Neymar suffered a serious back injury which ended his tournament and forced him to watch from the sidelines as Germany defeated Brazil 7–1 in one of the most astonishing matches in World Cup history. But Neymar’s story did not finish there. Two years later, he returned to the Maracanã Stadium for an emotional rematch with Germany and the chance to create a golden new memory. 🇧🇷🏆✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week 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. Email Darren: ⁠⁠Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com⁠⁠ Listen AD FREE: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Discover the incredible World Cup story of Luka Modrić, Croatia’s little midfield magician. 🇭🇷🪄⚽ From kicking a football around a hotel car park in Zadar as a child to leading Croatia into the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, Luka Modrić’s journey has been filled with courage, heartbreak and unforgettable moments. In this special Football For Kids episode, we follow Modrić from his first World Cup appearance in Germany in 2006 to Croatia’s astonishing run in Russia in 2018, where he won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. We also relive Croatia’s dramatic penalty shootouts, their famous victory over England and their brilliant bronze-medal adventure at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Now, with another World Cup on the horizon, could the legendary Luka Modrić have one final piece of football magic left to share? 🏆✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- DO YOU WANT TO BE 99RATED? https://99rated.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week 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. Email Darren: ⁠Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com⁠ Listen AD FREE: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Lionel Messi’s incredible World Cup story continues! 🐐🏆 After the disappointment of Russia 2018, Messi arrived at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with one final dream: to lead Argentina to the greatest trophy in football. But the journey was anything but easy. Argentina suffered a shock defeat against Saudi Arabia, battled through a fiery quarter-final against the Netherlands and watched Messi dance around Croatia’s defence. Then came an unforgettable World Cup final against Kylian Mbappé and France. Six goals. Extra time. A penalty shootout. One of the most dramatic football matches ever played. Discover how Lionel Messi finally lifted the World Cup trophy, why Argentina’s victory meant so much and whether the little magician could still have one more chapter left to write at the 2026 World Cup. 🇦🇷⚽ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week 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. Email Darren: Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com Listen AD FREE: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Lionel Messi at the World Cup is one of football’s greatest ever stories. In this special Football For Kids episode, we follow the Argentina legend from his very first World Cup appearance as an 18-year-old wonderkid in Germany in 2006, all the way to the dramatic road towards Russia 2018. Discover how Messi scored a goal and created another on his World Cup debut, why he could only watch from the bench as Argentina were knocked out by Germany, and how he returned four years later as one of the most famous footballers on the planet. We explore the buzzing vuvuzelas of South Africa 2010, the crushing defeat to Germany, and Messi’s magical performances in Brazil in 2014, where Argentina came agonisingly close to lifting the trophy. There are dramatic late goals, penalty shootouts, heartbreak and a brilliant hat-trick in Ecuador that helped rescue Argentina’s World Cup dream. This is Lionel Messi’s World Cup story: Part 1. 🇦🇷⚽🐐 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week 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. ------------------------------ AD FREE LISTENING: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids ------------------------------ The FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost here! 🌍⚽ In this gigantic World Cup preview for kids and families, Darren explores everything you need to know before the biggest football tournament in history kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico. There will be 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 host cities and one glittering trophy waiting at the end of an enormous 39-day football adventure. Which countries have qualified? Who are the favourites? Can England finally win their first major men’s trophy since 1966? Could Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo produce one final magical World Cup moment? And who will win the Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland or a surprise goalscoring hero? We also meet the youngest wonderkids, the golden oldies, the World Cup newcomers and the smaller nations dreaming of a giant-killing shock. Pack your imaginary suitcase, find your favourite football shirt and clear a space on the sofa. The World Cup adventure is about to begin. 🏆🔥 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 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. Arsenal Premier League champions, Mikel Arteta, 2026 title win, and the incredible story behind the manager who brought the crown back to north London. From heart surgery as a little boy to beach football, Everton, Arsenal, Pep Guardiola and finally glory, this is Arteta’s amazing journey for kids and families. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices