Ben Brereton Diaz, the Stoke-on-Trent native, has become a sensation in Chile, earning 42 caps and scoring 10 goals since his call-up in 2021. 'Every time I go there, I really enjoy it,' he says.
'The support we get is amazing.' Despite Chile's failure to qualify for the last two World Cups, Brereton Diaz remains optimistic about the team's future, citing the emergence of young talent. Meanwhile, Terry Devlin has been a standout player for Portsmouth, crediting his hard work and consistency for his impressive performance. Jamal Lewis, who made a surprising move to Sao Paulo in Brazil, recalls his experience as 'a breath of fresh air,' although it was cut short due to injury.
Imran Louza has become Watford's captain and leader at 26, inheriting the role from Moussa Sissoko. He leads by example on the pitch and is learning to communicate effectively with his teammates. Steven Nzonzi, a World Cup winner with France in 2018, reminisces about the final, where he replaced N'Golo Kante and helped his team secure a 4-2 victory over Croatia. 'It was a lot of pressure,' he recalls, 'but you're so focused and locked in that everything else fades away.'