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Liberato Cacace is one of few young New Zealanders flying the flag in Europe. The Sint-Truiden left-back speaks exclusively to FTF about overcoming rejection, playing next to Winston Reid and … Continue Reading Liberato Cacace Interview: “I thought my dream was crushed”
Many might have worried when Christopher Nkunku left hometown club PSG in 2019. Since then however he has emerged as one of Europe’s brightest talents. FTF spoke to his former trainer Franck Plaine, who was there at the start of the journey.
The names to emerge from the Arsenal youth ranks rival those of any academy. But why have these names found success away from the club?
Tayshan Hayden-Smith speaks to FTF about his love of football, memories of Grenfell and fighting for justice at Grenfell Athletic. Tayshan Hayden-Smith had a grin on his face. At 17 … Continue Reading Tayshan Hayden-Smith talks Grenfell Athletic and Newcastle United trial
In 2012, Zambia achieved one of the biggest underdog stories in football when they won the African Cup of Nations. Here’s how it happened. In the dying embers of the … Continue Reading Remembering Zambia’s incredible 2012 AFCON victory with Isaac Chansa
Alhassan Yusuf has enjoyed a swift and impressive rise in European football. He spoke exclusively to First Time Finish about his academy days, moving to Sweden, and the essence of his play.
Twenty five years on from Soufrière Hills volcanic eruption, the people of Montserrat remain under its shadow. National football team vice-captain James Comley spoke to FTF about how the football team is making its own mark in the country.
Gambia is a footballing nation on the rise. Blessed with Serie A stars, they are on the brink of history. FTF spoke to Gambia’s head-coach, Tom Saintfiet. When one peruses … Continue Reading Rising Nations: Gambia’s Scorpions with an eye on the World Cup
Kieran Higgs has been on a journey unlike any other in football and his story is an example of grit and determination. It was like a pang. Kieran Higgs felt … Continue Reading Kieran Higgs talks ACL injuries, playing with Cantwell and fighting back
Brandon Diau talks exclusively to First Time Finish about his incredible journey to make it in the game. Brandon was watching a game on his television set. His eyes fixed … Continue Reading Brandon Diau talks about dreams, never giving up and his incredible story
Twins are a rarity in football. When they possess the ability and personality of the Vieira twins, there are none that come close.
Matthew Briggs became the youngest player to feature in the Premier League in 2007. His career since has been a fascinating journey back to the top. Matthew Briggs was walking … Continue Reading Matthew Briggs talks Premier League record, working on a building site and fighting back from nothing
The Finnish side from Kuopio are one match away from making history and qualifying to the Europa League. In Finland, when it comes to football, HJK Helsinki have been the … Continue Reading Kuopion Palloseura: One step away from making history
Souleymane Coulibaly has an incredible story and it is far from over. Souleymane Coulibaly looked around him in awe. To his left, to his right and directly in front of … Continue Reading The story of Souleymane Coulibaly, a World Cup top-scorer and ‘the next Didier Droba’ who didn’t make it at Tottenham