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Thank God for Football

Auf Wiedersehen, Germany

Dear Matildas

A Letter to the Brazilian Fans

FOOTBALL

You Can’t Hug Alone

This is David Luiz’s story in his own words: “Football is a special thing because it enables this type of connection between people. And people are the most important thing in the world.”

You Can’t Hug Alone

This is David Luiz’s story in his own words: “Football is a special thing because it enables this type of connection between people. And people are the most important thing in the world.”

Letter to the Next Generation

FC Dallas and USMNT forward Jesús Ferreira has a message for soccer's next generation: “Everyone’s path is different, but no matter where you come from, there are some lessons in this game that are timeless.”

Presented by Allstate

Talk to Someone (Anyone)

Roman Bürki opens up about failure, rejection and mental health: “I was literally too anxious to play football.”

The Home Advantage

LA Galaxy defender Jalen Neal reflects on what it meant to sign his first professional contract with his hometown team. With the Home Advantage, having his family and friends support him every step of the way made the journey even more special.

Presented by Dawn

US SPORT

I’m Still Here

John Wall shares his story: “I was this close to taking my own life. That’s a hard thing to tell the world. But if you can say one thing about me, it’s that I’ve always been real, and that’s not going to change today.”

Letter to My Younger Self

MOTORSPORT

I Will Never Forget the Tears from that Day

Yuki Tsunoda told his story in his own words.

I Just Want to Race

Jamie Chadwick on her goals: “I want to be that next female driver in Formula One. I want the next time I write here to be about my first championship in F1.”