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Si voy a hablarte como el hombre que soy ahora, entonces tenés que entender el niño que fui.

Federico Valverde

Federico Valverde has a story to tell: “If I am going to talk to you as the man that I am now, then you have to understand the boy that I was.” 

Federico Valverde

The Philadelphia Union midfielder explains how his Queens, NY upbringing and training with his older brother, Conor, everyday shaped him into the player he is today. 

Jack McGlynn

Remember the name: Miggy Perez. The St. Louis City SC midfielder achieved his dreams of playing professional soccer and is making his mark on the pitch.

Miguel Perez

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has a few things to say: “I want this game I love to be a safe and welcoming place for everyone.”

Aaron Ramsdale

England forward Alessia Russo hears a message from her mom, Carol, at the World Cup. 

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MLS players Zac MacMath, Brad Stuver and Steve Birnbaum are celebrated for their involvement with their inclusive work community projects through the Audi Goals Drive Progress Program.

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Kerolin writes a letter to her mother thanking her for her never-ending guidance, love and support: “When everything seemed lost, you showed me that it was essential to be solid and resilient.”

Kerolin

Dominique Wilkins explains his decision to buy a soccer team: “Soccer is a sport that everyone plays. It brings people together. And what better place to help make that happen than in Birmingham?”

Dominique Wilkins

Alyssa Thompson’s mom shares a message with her daughter as the USWNT forward makes her World Cup debut. 

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Aitana Bonmatí in her own words: “Cuando eres una niña que crece en Cataluña, los años de Pep pertenecen a la leyenda. Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Messi.... Conoces al equipo, ¿no?” 

Aitana Bonmatí

Marta is dedicating this World Cup to little girls everywhere: “We have come so far. And I am beyond excited to see where things go next.”

Marta

Naomi Girma pens a letter to Katie Meyer: “There are friends, and then there are true friends. Katie Meyer was a true friend, in every sense of the word.”

Naomi Girma

People in Ireland always talk about the men’s first World Cup, in Italy in 1990. We want this to be our Italia ’90. 

Katie McCabe

İlkay Gündoğan says goodbye to Manchester City F.C.: “Today is bittersweet. Goodbyes are never easy, but it’s even harder with this team.”

Ilkay Gündoğan