“british coaches think they can just come here and hit the ground running, but it’s far more difficult”

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JASON PUNCHEON

“British coaches think they can just come here and hit the ground running,

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World Soccer Magazine

04 July, 2025

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“pakistan doesn’t have a professional league, so it’s not like you can go on the weekend and watch players”

World Soccer

“i remember seeing the guys thinking: ‘who the eff is this american?’”

The former Colorado Rapids and Crawley Town midfielder reflects on a nomadic career in France, England and the United States

World Soccer

“we have an opportunity to wake up a sleeping giant”

The Kenya head coach on his team’s impressive performances at the recent African Nations Championship and building for the future

World Soccer

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Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations –and beyond

World Soccer

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The Atletico goalkeeper on his quest for the biggest prizes, swapping his individual awards for team silverware, and aiming to take Slovenia to the 2026 World Cup

The Critic

Stephen pollard

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“british coaches think they can just come here and hit the ground running, but it’s far more difficult”

“British coaches think they can just come here and hit the ground running,

World Soccer Magazine

04 July, 2025

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