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Clear the Whiteboard

Letter to My Younger Self

We Need to Talk About Qatar

To Anyone Who’s Dreaming

FOOTBALL

12 Things You Don’t Know About Me

Raphinha on playing football: “I want the pressure and the intimidation. That’s what gets me going. ”

My Path to Mexico

David Ochoa announces his decision to play for the Mexican national team.

American Girl

Crystal Dunn is an inspiration to people of all ages, especially to a young girl named Karen.

It’s Time You Get to Know Me

Kepa Arrizabalaga wants people to know him for who he really is: “I often feel that people know who we are, but that hardly anybody knows us.”

BASKETBALL

Don’t Count Us Out

Keep your eyes on Michaela Onyenwere and the New York Liberty: “We’re building something special here ... so get used to seeing us.”

Fábio On Cruzeiro

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LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF

A Letter to the Young Kylians

There is no Kylian Mbappé without my mother, my father, my community, my friends.

Letter to My Younger Self

You must remember this: money and fame isn't the purpose. If you are not taking care of your soul, if you are not looking for inspiration in things outside of f

The Give and Take of Football Explained by Edinson Cavani

Letter to My Younger Self

In many ways, you are living a dream. And in many ways, you are a prisoner of that dream.

MORE SPORTS

Love at First Flight

Parisa and Kasra were medal-winning Taekwondo athletes in their homeland of Iran when they were forced to flee.

Running to Stand Still

Pur Biel hid with his mother and brothers in the bush to avoid government troops when civil war was ripping Sudan apart in 2005.

Jéssica From the Drugstore

Days away from competing for her second UFC belt, Jessica Andrade shares how she's challenged the status quo and changed the game forever.

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EN ESPAÑOL

Mi Camino a México

David Ochoa announces that he will play for the Mexican national team.

Es Hora De Que Me Conozcáis

Kepa Arrizabalaga quiere que lo conozcáis como es en verdad: “A menudo pienso que aunque la gente sabe quienes somos, prácticamente nadie nos conoce de verdad."

¿Qué tan hermoso es el fútbol?

Dani Olmo sobre su travesía en el fútbol: "Mi historia comienza en Terrassa, y se inicia con un balón."

Dios aún existe

Era Maradona, era Dios, pero también era humano.