Category: Interviews
“The SuperDraft Is Special, The Experience Is Amazing” – Andre Shinyashiki On Growing Up In Sao Paulo & The MLS SuperDraft
By Chris Smith.
With the addition of Michael Barrios from FC Dallas alongside existing players like Jonathan Lewis, Diego Rubio and exciting homegr [...]
Palmeiras Hero Weverton On 2020 Triple Crown And Representing Brazil
By Louis Smith.
Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton Pereira da Silva, more commonly known as Weverton, enjoyed a season he will never forget in 2020.
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Chapecoense’s Historic League Title And Brasileirão Return
By Louis Smith.
On 27 November 2019, Chapecoense suffered a 1-0 loss at home to Botafogo, bringing to an end their six-year stay in Brazil's top fl [...]
Tiago Nunes On Transforming Athletico Paranaense Into Serial Winners, Life As A Manager In Brazil And His Plans For The Future
By Louis Smith.
In April 2017 Tiago Nunes joined Athletico Paranaense to take charge of their Under-19 side. Before this role, Nunes had experience [...]
Q&A With Bundesliga And FIFA Commentator Derek Rae
WFi's Tom Caldwell spoke to Bundesliga expert and lead commentator for ESPN and the DFL world feed, Derek Rae.
They discussed how he early forays [...]
Santos Goalkeeper John On His Rise To The First Team And Becoming No. 1
By Louis Smith.
Being a goalkeeper is one of the toughest jobs in football. This is more evident in Brazil as clubs often stockpile shot-stoppers t [...]
‘Football Clubs Are About Towns & Communities’ – Interview With Accrington Stanley Owner Andy Holt
By Tom Caldwell.
Accrington Stanley are one of the hundreds of clubs across the UK, and indeed the world, who are going through a tough time financ [...]
Agustín Oliveros On Being Guided By Godín & Giménez Ahead Of Uruguay Debut
By Louis Smith.
After relegation saw Racing Club de Montevideo, a club nicknamed La Escuelita ("The Little School") because of the high standard of [...]
Midtjylland’s Paulinho On His Journey From São Paulo State Football To The Champions League
By Louis Smith.
Just last week, Paulinho took to the Anfield turf as he and his Midtjylland teammates faced Premier League title holders Liverpool [...]
Bayern’s Chris Richards On MLS-To-Bundesliga Pathway And His Time At FC Dallas
By Chris Smith.
Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards believes the success he is enjoying in the Bundesliga, alongside the likes of Tyler Adams and [...]