Felipe Rocha
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‘I already knew the fanbase was huge, but seeing all the people on the streets, you get an even greater sense of how many there are’ Fabinho on Liverpool’s 2019 Champions League success
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian helped Liverpool with their sixth European Cup during his first season at Anfield

Fabinho recalls iconic 'corner taken quickly' Liverpool goal
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian was part of Liverpool’s legendary Champions League comeback against Barcelona in 2019

Fabinho relives Liverpool's Premier League-winning 2019/20 campaign and unbeaten run
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool ended a 30-year wait for the league title in 2020

Fabinho reveals Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool premonition before famous Barcelona comeback
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE One of the greatest European comebacks in Liverpool history came in the 2019 Champions League semi-final

Former Liverpool man on the first time he caught a glimpse of Kylian Mbappe as a youngster
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
At just 16 years old, the senior professionals around Kylian Mbappe knew he was a special talent

Former Real Madrid star reveals embarrassing first interaction with his boss
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
We’ve all had bad first days, but few were quite like this Real Madrid man

‘Have I got a chance of going to the World Cup this summer? Why not!’ Fabinho on his prospects of making this summer’s Brazil squad
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Liverpool midfielder has been included in Carlo Ancelotti’s latest squad

‘When Steve McClaren needed to be tough and make you understand something directly, he did. He knew how to get his ideas across’ Bryan Ruiz on his former FC Twente boss
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The ex-Costa Rica and Fulham forward played under the former England boss in the Netherlands

‘We were in the Group of Death at the 2014 World Cup, but we beat Italy and should have won against England too’ Bryan Ruiz on Costa Rica’s run to the quarter-finals
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Costa Rica won a group that featured Uruguay, Italy and England in the 2018 World Cup

‘I didn’t want to go to Fulham at first, but I don’t regret it’ Bryan Ruiz reveals truth behind Craven Cottage transfer
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Costa Rica forward arrived at Craven Cottage from FC Twente in 2011

‘Cristiano Ronaldo told us to join Manchester United. We were considering their offer, then he phoned to say that it only rained in Manchester but that it was great fun too’: How the Portuguese legend convinced Brazilian stars to sign for Red Devils
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United make some key signings in 2007

‘Sir Alex told Van Persie to watch my goal back at Anfield for some shooting tips! It was a beautiful goal, though. It’s a shame that I didn’t do it more often’: Manchester United cult hero recalls stunning strike against Liverpool
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester United won the game 2-1 at Liverpool in September 2012, with Robin van Persie told to learn from the incredible strike from the side's cult hero

'Louis Van Gaal was the worst manager I’ve ever worked with in my career. On only his second day in the job, he looked me in the face and said, "I don’t like you": Rafael da Silva on why his Manchester United career came to an end
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Rafael da Silva and his twin brother Fabio arrived at Old Trafford as teenagers in 2008

‘Brazil didn’t panic against England in 2002 – their style of play made it easier to defend, even with 10 men, and we held on without too much fear of losing’: Selecao star reveals confidence during World Cup quarter-final
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Brazil were confident they could overturn their 1-0 scoreline against England in the 2002 World Cup quarter-final

‘I received offers from Bolton and Newcastle, but they didn’t progress far. Then Leeds came in – I saw it as a chance to experience a new league and country’: How World Cup winner Roque Junior ended up at Leeds United
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Leeds United thought they had pulled off a transfer coup when they landed World Cup winner Roque Junior in 2003

‘Ruben is no miracle-maker. This year will be complicated and fans need to be patient, but he’s a perfectionist. He’s amazing at understanding players’ minds’: Manchester United manager will need time to implement ideas, says Amorim's former player
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United need to accept that this season might hurt with Ruben Amorim, but they'll reap the rewards later

‘Amorim’s starting point is completely different to Arne Slot’s. How long will it take? F**king hell, god knows. He must be very convinced about himself’: Ex-Manchester United coach highlights how much time is needed to turn things around
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United are under new management once again, with a former first team coach suggesting just how confident Ruben Amorim was to take the job

‘After the issues he’s dealt with, he deserves so much credit. You want to see a player taking players on, showing their skills, scoring goals. Luis Diaz is that guy’: Liverpool star impressing with strong performances, especially after difficult period
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool star Luis Diaz has earned high praise from a former Reds striker, who has been particularly impressed with his rise to form

'He already had the ability but didn’t use it because he was afraid to shoot – I said, "You’re a player who has to decide games – you have to take risks, mate"': Liverpool star was forced to become confident by team-mates
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool acquired a brilliant attacker, but before joining he had a fear of failure

'Endrick is special - he belongs to that group of super-talented players that Brazil has produced in the past: Neymar, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo': Real Madrid wonderkid receives high praise
By Felipe Rocha, Ed McCambridge published
Endrick has been compared to three Brazil greats - in a serious vote of confidence

‘At Milan, I waited for everyone to leave the dressing room and find out what aftershave David Beckham was wearing – I still use the same one today’: Brazilian star highlights his admiration for Becks
By Ryan Dabbs published
Milan had a raft of huge names playing for them when David Beckham joined in 2009 - but one star had huge admiration for the Englishman

Brazil star claims shock 2016 Chelsea move offered 'invaluable experience' - despite making just two appearances
By Ryan Dabbs published
Chelsea's loan signing seemed like a gimmick in 2016, but the Brazil striker moving to the club saw it as a dream come true

'I don’t regret that choice' Former Chelsea and Barcelona star reveals Jose Mourinho wanted him at Inter Milan – but he turned the move down
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Chelsea man was in demand ahead of Inter Milan's treble-winning season
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