Caio Carrieri
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‘My favourite shirt is the number nine and playing centrally is where I feel the most comfortable, but I just want to play, no matter how’ Endrick on where he fits into Real Madrid’s frontline
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian youngster is currently out on loan at Lyon in a quest for more minutes

Endrick can't put into words what it meant to sign for Real Madrid
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian teenager arrived in Spain in the summer of 2024

Endrick: 'I will follow Cristiano Ronaldo wherever he goes'
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The young Brazilian has opened up on his admiration for one of his Real Madrid predecessors

Endrick opens up on tough Real Madrid start and the ‘huge happiness’ Lyon loan has brought
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
Real Madrid youngster Endrick has made a strong impression during his first few months on loan with Lyon

Real Madrid youngster Endrick explains his fascination with Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
Real Madrid and Brazil star Endrick named Sir Bobby Charlton as one of his idols after scoring his first senior international goal

‘Some time ago I didn’t believe I could be at the World Cup, but with God it’s possible. I don’t doubt anything’ Endrick opens up on his Brazil chances following Real Madrid loan exit
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian teenager headed out on loan to Lyon in the January transfer window

‘Jude Bellingham is a great man and a great friend. When I wasn’t playing much, I spoke to him about my future and he advised me to do what was best for my career’ Endrick on how the England star has helped his adapt at Real Madrid
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Endrick arrived at the Bernabeu in the summer of 2024

‘Zubimendi complements Declan Rice brilliantly – he’s the guard dog in front of the centre-backs’ Gilberto Silva outlines what Martin Zubimendi brings to Arsenal
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Arsenal signed the Spanish midfielder for £55million last summer

‘He worked in complete alignment with the club’s values and culture. Recruitment was always about finding players who understood the club’s DNA’ Gilberto Silva on his former Arsenal team-mate Edu
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The two Brazilians formed the core of the Gunners’ midfield during the 2000s

'I was on holiday when Chelsea called. Within a week I was playing at the Club World Cup' Blues star explains rapid transfer turnaround
By Chris Nee published
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea striker shines a light on summer transfer window deal that immediately thrust him onto the global stage

‘He has great pace and excellent technique, and I really clicked with him on the pitch. He stood out a lot, both in training and in games’ Felipe Anderson on the best player he played with at West Ham United
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian quickly forged an effective partnership at the Hammers

‘Ruben Amorim is part of the new school of coaches. He was very good at the simple side of the game and I loved his ideas as a coach’ Former Arsenal favourite’s praise for Man United boss
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Sporting coach worked with the ex-Gunners star during his time in Portugal

'Thiago Silva warned me about never being satisfied, about always wanting more. The Monster is an enlightened person!' Chelsea star Joao Pedro on drawing inspiration from one of Brazil and Stamford Bridge's finest
By Chris Nee published
Chelsea's new striker on drawing inspiration from compatriot and former Blue Thiago Silva

'I was joining Barcelona, then Betis came in – only later did I realise it was a world-record fee' Cult Brazilian forward Denilson tells his remarkable story, via relegation in Seville, World Cup glory with Brazil and a car park snub at Bolton…
By Caio Carrieri published
Features Denilson’s skill made him a hit with fans, earning him a £21.5m transfer to La Liga, but it didn't work out as planned

'When you play for a club like Chelsea, you’re obligated to try and win every trophy at the end of the season' Joao Pedro on his hunger for silverware at Stamford Bridge
By Chris Nee published
Joao Pedro won his first trophy within days but knows the pressure is on to add to Chelsea's silverware

'I’d gone from sleeping in a room with 40 kids to sharing with just one team-mate, with a television and meals whenever I wanted. I knew I couldn’t waste the chance' World Cup winner Denilson recalls humble beginnings
By Joe Donnohue published
Brazilian World Cup winner Denilson became the world's most expensive player in 1998 but was from the most ordinary of backgrounds

‘My match bonus was 10 times my salary. I gave the money to my dad. Those bonuses were more than he earned in a whole month’ World's most expensive player Denilson tells extraordinary rags-to-riches tale
By Joe Donnohue published
Once the world's most expensive player, ex-Sao Paulo, Real Betis and Brazil star Denilson came from incredibly humble beginnings

‘Moving into Sao Paulo club accommodation at 12 meant one less mouth for my parents to feed. I’ll always be grateful’ Denilson opens up on his humble beginnings
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Denilson’s rags-to-riches story saw him rise from the dusty pitches of Diadema to becoming the world’s most expensive player

‘Signing for Chelsea, scoring at the Club World Cup final and starting for Brazil at the Maracana – it’s been a remarkable year in my life’ Joao Pedro reflects on a bumper 2025
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE It’s been an eventful year for the Chelsea forward who joined the Stamford Bridge mob over the summer

‘When West Ham came in for me, I didn’t have to think twice about it – I wanted the transfer at all costs’ Felipe Anderson on his time with the Hammers
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian international joined West Ham for a club record in 2018

‘I was given a locker and a parking spot after a trial at Bolton, but the next day they told me the manager had opted for another player instead. I still don’t fully know why it fell through’ Denilson on almost signing for Bolton
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian winger almost had a Premier League stint at the end of his career

‘The memory that never leaves me is the final whistle against Germany as we won the World Cup. I was running round with the Brazilian flag wrapped around me and looking to the sky’ Denilson opens up on his career highlight
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Brazil winger was once the world’s most expensive player

‘Only later, when the press highlighted it, did I realise it was a world-record transfer fee. Honestly, I barely cared’ Denilson on what being the world’s most expensive player meant to him
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian moved from Sao Paulo to Real Betis for £21.5million in 1998

‘The dirt pitches of Brazil gave me the gift of ball control. You couldn’t trust the ground, so you had to improvise constantly. That chaos sharpened me technically’ How Denilson went from the streets to the world’s most expensive player
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian winger was the subject of a world record move in 1998
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