Ray Mundo Futbol

I'm in Croatia's capital and I'm checking out footy stadiums

Last night I chatted with George about the recent news about the USL expanding to rival MLS at the top of US soccer Just so happens that George's book was released this week. I've started reading it and it seems like an excellent resource on the topic "A Fan's Dream: The Evolution of Soccer in the US to Promotion & Relegation"

Yesterday I had a good chat with Hector Trujillo, a San Diego based sports journalist, about the state of soccer in the Californian city

Yesterday I sat at the airport in Palermo and chatted with Nick Loblack, a man who grew up in England and then embarked on an awesome adventure to go and represent the country of his Grandfather, Anguilla, in CONCACAF. I also did my podcast episode number 53 with Gareth from the Anguillan FA, as well as my episode number 177 with Liam, a young Englishman who represents Montserrat, the country of h...

Yesterday I sat in my hotel room in Reggio Calabria and got on a call with Brandon, a man who jointly founded a football team in his home city of Temecula, halfway between Los Angeles and San DiegoSome interesting topics come up, including his time playing non-league in England, and how his team sometimes goes to Tijuana in Mexico to play friendlies against the reserve side of Club Tijuana

I'm passing through Messina and on my way to Reggio Calabria

Today I chat with Jordan from @GMNonLeague, that's Greater Manchester Non League, about his new concept for fans to meet up with each other more easily at games, especially when they are feeling down or low or suffering with any kind of mental health at all

Today I chat with Alex, who manages Belper United in the fifth step of non-league, and also runs his own company offering specialised coaching to kids and adults

Today I chat with a Reading fan to find out some more information about the exciting prospect who has just signed for Forest from the Royals

I've just seen a good Serie B match and I round up my experience of the match and my stance on the stadium

Just extended my long list of places where I've watched an Italian match. Reckon that's my 21st Italian stadium now

Today I describe the fantastic man Mark who was a friend of mine and who sadly passed away very recently

I went to the other side of Nottingham to watch Radford vs Clipston, and I had a good time, interviewed a lot of people, and here is the podcast from the match!

Stirling Albion home and away since childhood, and now living in Mexico City Hear Jamie's take on a variety of topics, including scouting, groundhopping and what he does not like to be rubbed on the rim of his beer glass

Today I continue with the fourth episode in the series of looking back at the new stadiums I visited in the 23/24 season

Today I chat with Reece Limbert, 28 years old and with plenty experience coaching and managing in both non-league and academy football. Reece speaks very positively about his trade, and it is an interesting insight into his career

First of a kind from myself. Just pure crowd noise from the Metropolitano on the outskirts of Madrid as Atleti took on Osasuna and the crowd were spectacular, especially in the second half. Perfect background noise for reading, cooking, walking, going to the gym and much more

I chatted with Adam, non-league ref, groundhopper and Chelmsford City fan

I'm on my way to see Rayo Vallecano take on Celta

Yesterday I was able to chat with Tom Tonks, currently playing in the National League, the 5th tier of English footy, about his career to date and, of course, his match against Tottenham on Sunday

Today I chat with Harry, a man who has travelled across Europe to watch Burnley, also England, and also for games between teams to which he has no allegiance whatsoever. It's called groundhopping!

Today I chat with Paul, an Owl by trade, who took his teenage son to Italy, then to the Netherlands, for football reasons. Next stop? Listen in to find out ❓️

I've had a good festive period, with lots of footy going on!

I got contributions from four Tricky Trees, plus myself, on the question of who is the Forest player of 2024

Just watched Forest beat Spurs