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Global Editor and Advisor @lftwworldwide Senior football/soccer writer @ForbesSports. My views.

Valencia, Spain
Joined January 2012
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“The Blind Football Premier League is a dream come true for both me and the teams.” The blind footballers of South Sudan aje.io/bmvxpo
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“[Lewandowski's] latest philanthropic endeavor has been to partner with @Oceana.” “'If I can help to protect the Mediterranean, I’m happy and I’m trying to do my best,'” says @lewy_official @OceanaEurope @Forbes forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/…
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#FOTORRELATO Sudán del Sur es un microcosmos de las consecuencias del cambio climático. Este año, en el que se esperan las peores inundaciones de las últimas seis décadas, 240.000 personas ya han tenido que abandonar sus hogares elpais.com/planeta-futuro/20…
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The actor and writer discusses his latest soccer investment, why the sport is having a cultural moment and the jersey that gave him goosebumps. go.forbes.com/c/fZTz
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🇸🇸 "Football was more than just a sport for us. It was the source of happiness and joy." Simon Madol Akol lives in the Mahad camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in South Sudan. Learn about his story & work with the South Sudan Blind Football League & @lftwworldwide. ⬇️

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A pilot of mini-tournaments gave often overlooked international teams a rare chance to meet — and to make history. go.forbes.com/c/PrZg
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In South Tyrol, the feeling of being caught between Italy and Germany extends to the bus drivers – racing round blind corners with the fearlessness of a Vespa driver in Rome, before braking with the precision of a BMW chauffeur, writes Robert Kidd. satpa.pe/vhfSeDT
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Blind soccer is breaking down barriers in a 12-year-old African country, thanks to NGO investment and a newly established league. go.forbes.com/c/c1yx
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After Qatar World Cup, Houston Looks For Legacy From 2026 forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/…
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Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, is one of 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada. trib.al/aOGddFo
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World Cup 2022 Was A Success For African Coaches. Otto Addo Says It’s Only The Start forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/…
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Led by African coaches, African teams had their best ever World Cup. But there remain few opportunities for the continent’s tacticians at European clubs. trib.al/lVb0952
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The Spanish second division side @RealSporting become the first European club in Mexican multi-club group. Interview with #RealSporting executive president @davguerra. "We see the opportunity to build something brilliant" offthepitch.com/a/why-orlegi…
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The Spanish second division side @RealSporting become the first European club in Mexican multi-club group. Interview with #RealSporting executive president @davguerra. "We see the opportunity to build something brilliant" offthepitch.com/a/why-orlegi…
Samoa’s Soccer Team Has A World Cup Dream forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/…
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Should Players Be Expected To Protest At Qatar World Cup? forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/…
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The club owned by ex-Brazil striker Ronaldo have returned to the top tier and plan to use the increased profile to grow internationally. Interview with @despinar @realvalladolid #RealValladolid offthepitch.com/a/interview-…
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