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Fernandinho reflects on his career so far: ”I’ve been in the middle of the hurricane for so long now. It’s been over 15 years since I first arrived in Europe.”

Fernandinho

In celebration of Internacional's 112-year anniversary, Andrés D'Alessandro opens up about his journey and appreciation for the club.

Andrés D’Alessandro
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Marta on her football journey: “Sometimes you need to cry in the beginning to smile in the end.”

Marta

When you are chasing a dream, there are many ways to reach your destination. Trust me, I know.

Gilberto Silva
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USWNT's Catarina Macario on her journey: “My story is not perfect. It’s been complicated. It’s been a bumpy road.”

Catarina Macario

He was Maradona, he was God, but he was also so human.

Martín Palermo

I have always thought of my life as a series of chapters. So here I’d like to share some of them with you.

Júlio César

Kids from Poland are not supposed to be the best in the world. It’s just not supposed to happen.

Robert Lewandowski

In late 2017 my agent received some interesting news. To be honest, I was a bit distracted, because I was fighting for the Uruguayan championship with Peñarol.

Diego Rossi

After signing with Manchester United F.C. this winter, a dream became reality for Bruno Fernandes.

Bruno Fernandes

We all have certain mental health issues in some way, shape or form.

Troy Deeney

Lyon are already dreaming of winning the Champions League. We really believe we can do it.

Marcelo Guedes

Football isn’t the most important thing right now, but it does change lives.

Mujahed Aqlan

I want to use my platform as a black professional soccer coach in America to empower people, to help those black coaches who will follow me.

Jordan Ferrell