As the AFCON progresses towards the quarter finals, digital media producer Russ Bravo reflects on what a difference a team makes, when everyone supports his team mates …
This year’s AFCON tournament has already delivered some upsets - maybe there’s something we can learn from the early success of the less fancied teams. Russ Bravo reflects …
Most of our mistakes are hidden from view. Not so when you’re an international footballer in a World Cup. Russ Bravo reflects on England striker Lauren James’ red card against Nigeria …
From leading Bible studies with team mates to encouraging one another to live out a Christian lifestyle, one prominent EPL player has been talking about the importance of his faith …
So much tournament drama is compressed into a penalty shootout. Passion for Sport digital media producer Russ Bravo reflects on the battle for World Cup glory and what we can learn for life …
Every major tournament throws up shock results, and this World Cup has been no different, says Passion for Sport digital media producer Russ Bravo. But why are we surprised?
Players’ careers can sometimes be cut short in their prime. But it can be the beginning of something else, rather than just the tragic end to a promising career. Passion for Sport digital media producer Russ Bravo reflects on the retirement at 24 of Enock Mwepu
When your heart is broken and your dreams are shattered, you need someone strong to lean on. I was reminded of this afresh with the news that Jim Redmond had died at the age of 81, writes Passion for Sport digital media producer Russ Bravo.
For at least one player representing his country at AFCON, it’s a fresh opportunity to remind people of his talent, after one mistake almost de-railed his career, writes Russ Bravo
As Guinea’s interim president gives his country’s football team a stark challenge before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Russ Bravo looks at the issue of pressure for elite athletes …
Find out more about our forthcoming special daily podcast covering the vital action and talking points from the African Cup of Nations, taking place in Cameroon from 9 January – 6 February …
With such a narrow dividing line between success and failure, elite athletes have never been under so much pressure to perform. And even silver medals have not been enough for some, writes Passion for Sport’s digital media producer Russ Bravo …
Mali’s Yves Bissouma is the star performer in a rollercoaster encounter between Brighton and Manchester City. Russ Bravo reports back on the night the fans returned, and the EPL champions slipped up …