Football for kids

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 Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com 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 DARREN@FOOTBALLFORKIDSPODCAST.COM 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 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 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 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. Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AD Free, early releases and exclusive episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids 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

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Listen AD Free, get exclusive episodes and early releases: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Email Darren: Darren@FootballForKidsPodcast.com 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

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Patreons and Apple podcast subscribers got this 10 days before everyone else, sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com 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

Become a member on Patreon and get AD Free listening, early releases and more: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids 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. Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Custom episodes for Christmas 2025: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XTCD8KNCQSM2N 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

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The Football Time Machine limited edition release: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/J4UBBKU3JNDC8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the club on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Make sure you check out my brand new show 'Darts for Kids' sponsored by Target where you can buy all things Luke Littler: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy the Guinness World Records Football Edition 2026 here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guinness-World-Records-Football-2026/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Step into the magical football journey of Xabi Alonso, the midfield mastermind who grew up playing on sunny Spanish beaches with big dreams and even bigger brainpower. Born in Tolosa and raised near the golden sands of San Sebastián, young Xabi learned the art of passing from his football hero dad and brilliant friends like Mikel Arteta. Calm, clever and always thinking ahead, he became the heartbeat of Real Sociedad before lighting up Anfield with Liverpool. From Champions League glory to becoming a future coaching genius, this story shows how belief, teamwork and a sharp football mind can change everything. Perfect for kids and families who love football, adventure and inspiration. Lace up and join the ride. Football magic awaits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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