Football For Kids

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. --------------------- Everton FC tours: https://www.evertonfc.com/tours --------------------- Link your Apple or Spotify to Patreon and listen AD-Free...get early access and exclusive episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠ <- SUPPORT THE SHOW. -------------------------- From the noisy streets of Jamaica to the bright lights of Manchester City, this is the incredible story of Khadija “Bunny” Shaw 🐰⚽ In this inspiring Football For Kids episode, children and families will discover how a little girl who secretly played football in her school uniform became one of the greatest goal scorers in world football. Packed with bravery, resilience, family, hard work and BIG dreams, Bunny’s story will leave young listeners believing anything is possible. Perfect for football-mad kids aged 5–12 and their grown-ups looking for safe, screen-free inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. [email protected] A huge thank you to Loulua Zawawi for her assistance with the research material for this episode, as well as for her time and the original idea behind its creation. It is greatly appreciated. In this powerful and thoughtful episode of Football For Kids, we explore why football creates such big emotions — from last-minute winners and stadium goosebumps to moments where feelings spill over. Inspired by real messages from families, this episode helps children understand anger, frustration, and excitement through a simple brain framework — The Owl, The Baboon, and The Lizard. We also address respect, kindness, and why racism is never acceptable in football or in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ [email protected] In Part 2 of this special Football For Kids episode, Darren Rees follows Ollie Watkins through the moments that shaped an England and Aston Villa hero. From brutal loan spells at Weston super Mare and a career defining Devon derby winner, to the Brentford years, Premier League stardom at Aston Villa and that unforgettable England goal at Euro 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ In Part 1 of this special two part Football For Kids episode, Darren Rees explores Ollie Watkins’ childhood in Torquay and Newton Abbot, his musical family roots, the quiet resilience shaped by his mum’s hard work, and the moment a simple knock on the door changed his life forever. You will hear how grassroots football, patient parenting and saying no to early academy pressure helped Ollie fall in love with the game before chasing the dream. [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Link your Apple or Spotify to Patreon and listen AD-Free...get early access and exclusive episodes: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ <- SUPPORT THE SHOW. In Part 2 of our João Neves story, the boy from Tavira steps into the big time. After impressing at Benfica, João moves into the first team, makes his senior debut, plays in the Champions League, wins trophies, represents Portugal and shows the football world exactly why he is seen as one of the most exciting young midfielders around. Then comes the huge move to Paris Saint-Germain, where João Neves takes on a new country, a new league and massive pressure… and responds with assists, big performances and the same calm, clever football brain that made him special from the start. This is an inspiring Football For Kids episode about João Neves, PSG, Benfica, Portugal, Ligue 1, hard work, family, resilience and the journey from academy prospect to world football star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Link your Apple or Spotify to Patreon and listen AD-Free...get early access and exclusive episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids <- SUPPORT THE SHOW. Before Paris Saint-Germain, before Portugal, before the world started talking about him… João Neves was just a football-loving boy from Tavira, in the south of Portugal. In Part 1, we follow João’s incredible journey from Casa Benfica Tavira to Benfica’s famous academy in Seixal, where his discipline, tucked-in shirt, clever scanning and calmness on the ball helped him stand out from the crowd. This is the story of how a young player with focus, hard work and football intelligence rose through the ranks, signed his first professional contract at just 16, and helped Benfica shine in the UEFA Youth League. A brilliant, inspiring football story for kids about João Neves, Benfica, Portugal, hard work, confidence and chasing your dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Adults! Follow Darren on IG: DarrenRees_ The final episode of Kids vs Adults in this mega series… Series 5… and we’re finishing with a double header all the way in Australia. Will the kids knock it out of the park? Or will the adults steal the show? Well… there’s only one way to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week is brought to you by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg’s are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. This is the story of the EFL Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week is brought to you by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg’s are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. It’s time for a double episode of Kids vs. Adults. We are off to see Sam and Simon and then Mark and Mason!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week is brought to you by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg’s are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. Leeds United...The Elland Road Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week is brought to you by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg’s are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. The greatest play-off final ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week is brought to you by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg’s are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. In Part 2 of Morgan Gibbs-White’s story, we follow his journey through injuries, loan moves, and big pressure moments… to becoming the main man at Nottingham Forest and an England star. It’s all about resilience, confidence, and never giving up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week is brought to you by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg’s are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. In this exciting episode of the Football For Kids Podcast, Darren Rees brings you the inspiring story of Morgan Gibbs-White, one of England’s most exciting young footballers. From kicking a ball around his house in Stafford to shining on the world stage, this is a journey packed with talent, resilience, and big moments. Discover how Morgan rose through the ranks at Stafford Juniors, caught the eye of Wolverhampton Wanderers, and made his senior debut at just 16 years old. Hear how he battled physical challenges as a teenager, developed his football brain, and earned his place among the best young players in the country. Plus… relive the unforgettable moment he helped England win the Under-17 World Cup, scoring in the final in front of 66,000 fans as England came back to beat Spain 5–2. Pure goosebumps. This is Part 1 of Morgan’s story… the rise, the grind, and the breakthrough. Perfect for young football fans who dream big. 👉 Follow now and don’t miss Part 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This super-week is brought to you by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg’s are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. --------- Welcome to a very special Kellogg’s Football Camps Super-Week on Football For Kids with Darren Rees… and this one is a proper rollercoaster. 🎢⚽ We’re heading to Coventry City… a club born not on pristine pitches, but inside a bicycle factory in 1883. No PlayStations. No fancy kits. Just a group of workers, a ball, and a dream. 💭 From being called Singers F.C.… to losing games 9–0… to becoming a team for an entire city… this is a story of grit, growth, and never giving up. You’ll hear how they built their first home at Highfield Road, suffered brutal defeats (we’re talking 11–2 😬), and somehow kept moving forward. Through wars, struggles, and seasons where goals simply refused to go in… Coventry kept fighting. Then comes the magic. ✨ A goal-scoring team nicknamed The Old Five. A striker banging in 49 goals in one season. Promotions. Near misses. And a style of football that refused to play it safe. And just when you think you’ve seen it all… 💥 The 1987 FA Cup Final. Underdogs. Chaos. Extra time. And one of the most iconic diving headers in football history. From factory workers… to FA Cup winners. From losing streaks… to top-flight survivors. From homelessness and heartbreak… to rising again. This is the story of the Sky Blues… and trust me… They ALWAYS find a way back. 💙⚽ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sign up on Patreon to gain exclusive episodes, AD Free listening and early releases: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Apple podcast subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 In this magical, true story episode of Football for Kids, we dive into the incredible early life of Giuseppe Meazza… one of the greatest footballers Italy has ever produced, and the man who inspired the famous San Siro Stadium to be named after him. Travel back to Milan in 1910… a city of smoke, noise, and hard work… where a young boy grows up kicking a ball made of rags on cobbled streets. After losing his father in World War One, Giuseppe helps his mum at a busy market… but his heart belongs to football. You’ll hear how he played barefoot, wrapped his feet in cloth, and refused to give up… even going on hunger strike just to follow his dream. From hidden shoes to his very first pair of football boots… from rejection by AC Milan to being discovered by Inter Milan… this is a story of resilience, courage, and pure love for the game. Perfect for kids aged 5–12 and families listening together, this episode is packed with adventure, emotion, and inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[email protected] In this inspiring episode of Football For Kids, Darren Rees tells the true story of Brazil and Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus — from growing up in Jardim Peri in São Paulo to winning trophies in the Premier League. Discover how hard work, resilience, faith and his mum’s belief helped him rise from street football to the World Cup. A powerful rags to riches story for young football fans and families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ In this inspiring episode of the Football for Kids Podcast, we tell the incredible true story of Eduardo Camavinga — the Real Madrid and France superstar whose journey began far away from the bright lights of football’s biggest stadiums. Born in a refugee camp in Angola after his family fled war in DR Congo, young Eduardo’s life started with challenges most children could never imagine. But through courage, family strength and a love for the game, his dream began to grow — from the streets of Fougères in France to the world stage of the UEFA Champions League. We explore how Camavinga switched from judo to football, the coaches who spotted his talent, and the moment he burst onto the scene with Stade Rennais at just 16. You’ll hear how he became one of France’s youngest internationals ever, signed for Real Madrid, and helped the club lift Europe’s biggest trophy. Packed with shoutouts, big moments, resilience and life lessons, this episode shows kids and families that where you start does not decide where you finish. Perfect for young football fans aged 6–12, car journeys, bedtime listening and screen-free family time. If your child loves football, dreams big and never gives up — this one’s for them. ⚽ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sign up on Patreon to gain exclusive episodes, AD Free listening and early releases: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠ or Apple podcast subscription: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 Step into a world where football magic turns up in the most unexpected places… and the underdogs dare to dream big. In this family-friendly football podcast episode, we travel through time to relive three incredible true stories that prove why we all fall in love with the beautiful game. From Pelé lighting up Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park in 1973, to Ronaldinho dazzling under the lights at Fratton Park in 2006, and the legendary Alfredo Di Stéfano gracing Selhurst Park in the 1960s… these are moments that simply shouldn’t have happened… but did. Perfect for kids and families who love football history, storytelling and unforgettable sporting moments, this episode is packed with goals, magic, atmosphere and heart. You’ll hear how global superstars brought their brilliance to local grounds… and how brave teams stood tall against the very best. If you’re looking for family-friendly podcasts, football stories for kids, or something inspiring for the next car journey, bedtime or kickabout build-up… this is the one. Because in football… anything can happen. And sometimes, the greatest stories are written where you least expect them. ⚽ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 Kids football podcast about Dani Olmo for children, inspiring young football fans with stories, confidence, resilience and real life lessons. Join Darren Rees on Football For Kids as we explore the incredible journey of Barcelona and Spain star Dani Olmo, from kicking a ball at home to winning trophies across Europe. A brilliant, inspiring football story for kids aged 7 to 11 and the families who listen with them. [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ MARCUS RASHFORD FOOTBALL STORY FOR KIDS MANCHESTER UNITED BARCELONA ENGLAND GOALS COMEBACK CONFIDENCE JOURNEY RESET. In this special Football For Kids episode, we tell the powerful true story of Marcus Rashford Part 2. From flying high at Manchester United to tough setbacks, missing out with England, and finding joy again at Barcelona. This episode explores goals, confidence, responsibility, resilience and what it really means to reset when things feel hard. Perfect for kids and families who love football and inspiring stories about never giving up. A must listen for young football fans who dream big and learn from every challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 [email protected] Dan Burn Newcastle United story for kids football podcast England defender Wembley journey resilience never give up inspiration Premier League England From released academy kid to Wembley hero, this episode of Football For Kids tells the incredible true story of Dan Burn. Born in Blyth, a Newcastle United supporter long before he was a player, Dan’s path was never the easy one. Released at eleven, working part time at Asda, battling injuries, travelling miles just to train, he kept going when most would have stopped. This is a warm, inspiring football story for kids and families about belief, hard work, and staying ready. We follow Dan from grassroots football and non league pitches to the Premier League, lifting a major trophy at Wembley for his boyhood club, and finally earning an England call up at thirty two. Perfect for young football fans, car journeys, bedtime listening and anyone who needs a reminder that progress is not always loud. A powerful lesson in resilience, patience and never giving up. Screen free. Fact based. Pure football magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 [email protected] Football history is always passing the torch, and in this Football For Kids episode we explore a brand new rivalry that could shape the next decade of the sport. Meet Lamine Yamal from Barcelona and Estêvão Willian from Chelsea, two teenage superstars taking over world football. Discover where they grew up, how La Masia shaped Yamal into a football chess master, and how Estêvão’s Brazilian street football skills turned him into a lightning fast dribbling machine. Learn their superpowers, their speed, their records, and the matches that proved they belong on the biggest stage. We break down who is faster, who is smarter, who causes more chaos, and why this rivalry could become the next Messi vs Ronaldo for a whole new generation of kids. Packed with stories, facts, and football magic, this is the ultimate Yamal vs Estêvão showdown for young football fans and families everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Travel to Spain and discover the greatest rivalry in football history. In this magical Football For Kids episode, we explore El Clasico, the epic battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Learn how Barcelona began with a tiny magazine advert, how Real Madrid became the King’s club, and why these two football kingdoms have clashed for more than 120 years. Hear spooky stories from the mysterious 11 to 1 match, the legend of Alfredo Di Stefano, and the wild day Luis Figo switched sides. Relive the superhero era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and meet the new stars like Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior writing the next chapter today. Packed with history, drama, politics, goals, and football magic, this is the ultimate El Clasico story for kids, parents and football fans everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Welcome to the ultimate football showdown for kids and families. Kylian Mbappé vs Erling Haaland. Lightning speed vs thunderous power. Two modern football giants battling to become the best player on Earth. In this episode, we explore their World Cup moments, Champions League records, Premier League chaos, goals, speed stats, superhero comparisons, and fun facts kids will love. From Mbappé’s World Cup final hat trick to Haaland smashing Premier League records, this is football storytelling at full throttle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ This is Part Two of my Phil Foden story, following on from Part One which I released in December 2022. In this episode I dive into his journey from injury setbacks to Premier League glory, Champions League triumph, Treble success, his Player of the Year season, the Sniper celebration, Euro 2024 drama and his record breaking milestones. Perfect for young fans who love Manchester City, England stars and inspiring football stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ Email Darren: [email protected] Kids vs. Adults S4 EP.12. Eddie vs. David James vs. Paul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ Email Darren: [email protected] Welcome back to the Football For Kids podcast with Darren Rees, now proudly entering its fourth year of football stories, big dreams and proper journeys. In this episode, we tell the remarkable life story of Igor Thiago, the Brentford goal machine who, at the time of recording, sits as the second highest goalscorer in the Premier League. And this is not a tale that starts with flash boots or fancy academies. It begins with neighbourhood football in Brazil, jumper goalposts, hard work, and a quiet belief that refused to go away. Born in Gama, just outside Brasília, Thiago grew up in a working family where nothing was handed out for free. Football was joy, not a plan. Until one night, watching the Premier League on television, something sparked. A young Thiago saw Cristiano Ronaldo flying down the wing for Manchester United and thought, maybe, just maybe, that could be him one day. Life soon tested that dream. When Thiago was just 13, his father passed away. Overnight, childhood changed. He worked jobs from the age of 11, clearing weeds, carrying shopping, mixing cement, running long distances after work, all while going to school and training. Before he was a striker, he was a worker. Before he scored goals, he learned how to keep going. This episode follows Thiago’s slow and stubborn rise through futsal, local Brazilian clubs, and a brave move away from home to chase football properly. From Cruzeiro in Brazil to freezing winters in Bulgaria, from record breaking nights with Club Brugge to a club record move to Brentford, his journey is packed with setbacks, injuries, patience and belief. You will hear how Thiago fought through serious knee injuries, waited for his chance in England, then exploded onto the Premier League stage with goals, records and a Player of the Month award. From carrying bricks to carrying a football team, this is a story about resilience, timing, and trusting your path. Perfect for kids, families, young footballers and anyone who loves a proper underdog story, this episode shows that greatness does not care where you start. Sometimes the longest journeys create the strongest people. So whether you are listening in the car, at home, or on the way to football training, this is one story you will not forget. And if you know someone who loves football just as much as you do, pass it on. See you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ Kids vs. Adults S4 EP 11: Nate vs Arlo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ Kids vs. Adults, in Canada with Jon and Benson! 🇨🇦 ⚽️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ In this episode of the Football For Kids Podcast, Darren Rees tells the inspiring story of Antoine Semenyo – the Bournemouth goal-scoring machine and Ghana international. Born in Chelsea in the year 2000, Semenyo’s journey has been anything but easy. From kicking a ball in the park with his dad, facing rejection after rejection at clubs like Arsenal, Tottenham and Crystal Palace, and even nearly giving up football completely… to finally breaking through with Bristol City, battling through tough loan spells in non-league and the lower leagues, and then becoming a multi-million pound Premier League player with AFC Bournemouth. We’ll hear how Semenyo grew up watching the Africa Cup of Nations on TV with his family, dreaming of heroes like Didier Drogba and Asamoah Gyan – and how that dream came true when he went on to wear the Ghana shirt himself at international level. But this episode doesn’t stop at the goals and glory. We also talk about the serious issue of racism in football. On 15 August 2025, Semenyo was racially abused while playing at Anfield. We explain why this is so wrong, why racism has no place in football or anywhere, and how kids can learn to always choose kindness, bravery, and respect. 👉 Perfect for kids and families who love football, this episode is about never giving up, chasing your dreams, and standing up for what’s right. If you love football stories and want to be inspired, then you won’t want to miss this episode about Antoine Semenyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AD Free listening, exclusive episodes and more: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids In this second episode of the Football For Kids “You’ve Got This” series, Darren Rees tells the incredible journey of Hugo Ekitike – from the streets of Reims to PSG, Frankfurt and finally a huge move to Liverpool FC. The 23-year-old striker has taken the Premier League by storm, scoring goals and showing why he’s one of Europe’s brightest forwards. But this episode isn’t just about football. It’s about something every child faces when starting a new class, school or even moving somewhere completely new: making friends. Darren shares how building friendships is just like football – it starts with bravery, passing the ball, and making the first move. From Mo Salah to Bukayo Saka, every star was once the “new kid,” and every friendship takes time to grow. With football history, life lessons, and encouragement for kids heading back to school, this episode is perfect for young football fans, parents and teachers. Whether on the pitch or in the classroom, the message is clear: be brave, be kind, and remember – you’ve got this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563⁠ this episode we’re diving into 10 of the most iconic terraces in football stadiums around the world — and discovering what makes them so special. From the Lisbon Lions Stand at Celtic Park 🟢⚪, to the North Stand at Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera 💛💙, to the roaring Curva Nord and Curva Sud at the San Siro 🔴⚫🔵⚫ — these are the stands that players love to score in front of, and visiting teams fear the most. We’ll explore the history, the noise, the atmosphere, and the fans that make these terraces legendary. This is part one of a three-part journey through the loudest, most colourful, and most passionate corners of football! So buckle up, get ready to sing along, and let’s step inside some of the most famous football stands ever built. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices