Football For Kids

⭐ 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