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Vagner Da Silva: Portuguese Football, Europa League Memories and Success With Qarabag
You started your career in your native Brazil with Club Athletico Paranaense. What are your memories of your time there? I have only the best memories from my time in Athletico. When I got there I was 13 years old, it was there that I was formed, as a man and goalkeeper. I had…
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John Bleasdale on Scotland’s Swedish Adventure
You have just published your debut book: Scotland’s Swedish Adventure: The Story of Scotland’s European Championship Debut. First of all, what does the Scotland national team mean to you as a whole? The Scotland National Team means everything to me. I attended my first game in 1991 against San Marino, sitting in the old…
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Joelle Murray: Hibs Fanatic, Hibs Player and Scotland Memories
From the age of five, you’ve been a regular at Easter Road supporting Hibernian. What does the club mean to you? I genuinely can’t sum up what the club means to me in one word or one sentence. It means absolutely everything and consumes every aspect of my life at this moment in time. …
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BTL Exclusive Interview: Arbroath’s Derek Gaston Opens Up on His Relationship with Dick Campbell and Journey in Football
You are currently at Arbroath working under Dick Campbell and Rab Douglas. How would you sum up life at the club? Firstly, it’s been great to be at the club and I’m enjoying my football under Dick Campbell. I was unsure initially how it would be as I was making the transition from full-time…
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Erik ten Hag: The Inside Track on the Dutch Coach Destined for Old Trafford
Following numerous reports that Ajax head coach Erik Ten Hag is destined to become the next manager of Manchester United, I spoke to Amsterdam-based Dutch football expert James Rowe. James has covered Dutch football in the Netherlands at close sight since 2005 and he gave me the inside track on the career of Erik…
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What Next for Former Tranmere Captain Scott Davies After Being Forced Into Retirement?
Former Tranmere Rovers captain Scott Davies announced his retirement last month after a lengthy spell on the side-line. The 35-year-old goalkeeper suffered a ruptured Achilles in March 2021 and has now been forced to call time on his playing career. Davies, who signed for his beloved Rovers from Fleetwood Town in 2015, will go…
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Exclusive Interview with Simão Sabrosa, Director of International Relations for SL Benfica
Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy had the chance to talk with Simão Sabrosa inside the offices of the Estadio Da Luz – house of SL Benfica, located in Lisbõa, Portugal. The legendary former player from Benfica talked about his new position with ‘The Eagles’ as the Director of International Relations. He shared with Zach about…
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Exclusive Interview with Cloé Lacasse
Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy chats with Cloé Lacasse at the historic Estadio Da Luz – the house of SL Benfica, located in Lisbõa, Portugal. The amazing Canadian player from Benfica Women’s team shares everything about her life: How she fell in love with soccer in her hometown of Sudbury, Ontario, the differences between grassroots…
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Exclusive Interview with Berna Gözbaşı: The First Female President in Süper Lig History
After various coaching changes, Kayserispor is looking to solidify their project this season. They have gone from barely staying up to dreaming of European football, but what can we expect from this team this season? Can they fight for Europe or possibly the Turkish Cup? Kayserispor is one of the biggest clubs in the…
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Exclusive Interview with Carlos Mané
This summer saw various players depart the Primeira Liga and join the Süper Lig; Miguel Crespo joined Fenerbahçe on a permanent deal after playing a vital role in Estoril Praia’s promotion to the top-flight, whilst Famalicão captain Gustavo Assunção joined Galatasaray on loan. João Novais and Cristián Borja departed Braga and joined Alanyaspor on loan,…