Tag: family

30 August 2026 Off

Bradley Barcola: The ‘grasshopper’ whose family helped him reach the top

By Total Football News

There was a moment, not so long ago, when Bradley Barcola’s career appeared to have stalled.

Having earned rave reviews after nailing down a regular starting place in Lyon’s starting XI under Peter Bosz, the 20-year-old winger was out of favour and in the reserves by the time the Dutch coach was replaced by Laurent Blanc in October 2022.

According to L’Equipe,, external Barcola was close to joining Swiss

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21 October 2025 Off

Stoke City: ‘It feels like a family here’ – Ashley Phillips

By Total Football News

Stoke City defender Ashley Phillips admits he has had to be patient for game time this season, but says he feels at home with the club.

The Potters are currently third in the Championship and face an away trip against Millwall on Tuesday night (19:45 BST).

He told BBC Radio Stoke: “I didn’t get a single minute in pre-season so it has been about getting up to speed so far,

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13 April 2025 Off

‘Part of the family’ – Wolves’ remarkable turnaround under Vitor Pereira

By Total Football News

Sunday’s win was the first time since March 2022 that Wolves have scored four or more goals in a league game at Molineux, so it was fitting that Matheus Cunha scored the final goal on his return to the side.

The Brazil striker came off the bench to make his return from a four-game suspension, and in the 86th minute dispossessed Lucas Bergvall before slotting past Guglielmo Vicario to wrap

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16 May 2024 0

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta on childhood, career & family

By Total Football News

In 2002 Arteta signed a deal to join Rangers, leaving Barcelona.

“I have never seen an atmosphere like this – look how passionate these people are,” says Arteta about his first visit to Rangers, where they were playing PSG in the Champions League.

“Best decision that we made. It was really challenging – completely different football. You have to survive or die.”

During his time at Rangers, Arteta met

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