🇩🇪 🚀 🔴 ⚪️ JAMAL MUSIALA ⚪️ 🔴 🚀 🇩🇪

German superstar who goes by the name of Jamal Mussiala. Before we get into this episode on the Pri Munich attack. We've got two shout outs. The first one came in. So a big shout out to this patron supporter and it says hi Can I please have a shout out? Of course you can. My name is Yoga. And I'm thirteen years old and I play for my school soccer team. I'm a Barcelona fan and I would love for you to do an episode on your Well Johannes.

ten year old who plays for their high school soccer team, a massive shout out to you and you'll be pleased to be. That I have got an episode on Johan Croy. It's already out there. You can go and give that a listen along with everybody else. And lastly, is a birthday shout. Yeah. With his dad Warwick, and I was lucky enough to meet the pair of them not so long ago, as they are on the new series of Kids V. And let me tell you it is a cracking air. A massive shout out to you.

That comes round. Right then, let's get into it, shall we?

Let's talk about the story of Jamal Luciana. a city in southern Germany, where he was born on the twenty sixth of february. Jamal grew up in a family for Old, the family moved to a few One day By the age of four, Germany. This club was the perfect Where there was no pressure, Fun, it was all about friends and playing as much football as you possibly could. But very quickly, Jamal's coaches began to notice something special about him.

You could see that even though Jamar was smaller than many of the other kids, he moved differently. He seemed to glide across the His feet were quick and his mind was even quicker. In fact, during one of his first seasons playing football, it's said that Jamal Musiala scored more than 100 goals, an incredible number for so many. Young player. Encouraging him to keep the When Jamal Moose I was seven years old, life took a bit of a turn. In twenty ten his mum Caroline.

Travelled to England to study for part of her master's degree at the University of Southampton. The whole family moved with her to the city of Southampton on England's south coast. There was a bit of a problem though. That Jamal Musiala couldn't speak much English. has a language of its own. We all know it's the universal language of the world. One day, Daniel drove to St. Mary Stadium, the home of Southampton Football Club. Hoping to find some Football. Jazz bot.

Who helped Jamal with a local U. In one of his very first short games, it said that he scored about six goals in about ten minutes. Because of his skill and the way that he plays the football to realise that this quiet boy from Germany had something very Special. much bigger. Jamal's mum finished her studies and found work in London.

By now, young Jamal Musiala had already caught the attention of several football clubs, and some big ones too. At just eight years old, he joined the famous youth academy at Chelsea Football. Jamal would sometimes wait near the transit. Players like Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, Peta Czech and Jack. That shows he's a couple. is learning an important lesson about football. You must play with freedom. was the lesson. Coaches encouraged young players to be brave, to dribble,

And to express themselves. Because when you do that, the best version of you will come out. And for Jamal Mussiala, that freedom helped turn a talent. Into a very special footballer. While training at Chelsea's Cobbham Academy, Jamal Mussiala was also busy at school. First he attended a separate His PE teacher. Quickly realize it. was exceptional, and the control he had at his age was At just ten years. Wembley Station. Later. He just kept coming.

Several age groups it said that he scored an increased 129 goals in 39 matches. But what impressed his teachers the most was not just his football. He loved art, languages, he loved learning. A bit like you lot, listening to this podcast. All sorts of different clubs and classes. Even then, people could see something special growing. Not just a great footballer, but Jamal Moussian.

By twenty nineteen. Yana was sixteen years old and one of the most exciting young players. Jamal had finished his... C. Exams, and the family were thinking carefully about what to do with these education should be. Around the same time one of Europe's biggest clubs, Bayern Munich, came knocking. Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga offered Jamal a chance to join their So the family made a brave choice. Jamar would move to Munich and he would start. Chapter. That's for sure.

Jamal Mussiala sweat. Broken jaw. Surgery and a metal. When he arrived in Baime. Some people. But what they didn't realise yet Magical with a football at his feet. Ciala quickly began learning from some brilliant football minds. German striker called Miroslav Closer. Closer worked hard with Jamal, helping him improve parts of his game like defending and positioning on the pitch. Another important mentor was an experienced coach who loved Jamal's creativity.

Ball. And then on the 20th of June 2020, a huge moment arrived. At just 17 years. Four biome day to play a league match for the club. It was a dream that was becoming very true. As Jamal's career began to rise, one very important question appeared. I mean of course it did. Which country would Jamal Musiala end up playing interesting? football for because of his life and his family background, Jamal

several choices. He had played youth football for England, he was born in Germany, and through his father he had connections to Nigeria. By 2021 the Wait much longer. The then manager of Germany spoke of Jamal and explained how much Germany And thinking carefully, Jamal followed him. On the twenty fourth of february two thousand twenty one Ciala announce And at that time. He said. And I most definitely have a heart for it. Both hearts.

As Jamal Mussiada grew into the first team at Bayern Munich, there was one teammate in particular who helped him out enormously. You might have heard of him, his name was often acted like a big brother, sharing little bits of advice about positioning, timing, Mussiala said that those conversations helped him. Today when you hear him talking about it. He explains the game like this. Before the ball even reaches him, he is constantly stuck. Even though he's about one point eight four.

Which is pretty tall. Choosing to represent Germany, Jamal Mussiala quickly. March twenty twenty one. senior team debut for Germany. Then at the tournament known as the UE for Euro 2020 tournament, Jamal made history. At eighteen years old and one hundred and seventeen days he became the young man. Yeah. Fantastic dribbles. And he set a record for the A teenager in a world cup. for Euro two thousand twenty four tournament in German.

I was there for it. It was a huge tournament for Jamal. He scored three goals, including the opening goal of the tournament against Scotland, and he finished as a joint winner of the Golden Boot awarded to the tournament's top goalscorer. The boy who once played football in parks and school places. was now shining on the By 2025, Jamal Musiala was playing some of the best football of his career. He scored Including a brilliant hatchery. But football can change very quickly.

On the fifth of july two thousand twenty During a match in Atlanta in the United States by Yeah. Final, a proper match with Lowe's on the line. There was a heavy collision with the big He was flown back to Munich the next day for surgery. Difficult recovery. But great athletes are not only defined by their best moments, sometimes they're defined How brightly?

Step minute by minute. Then on the twenty first of February two thousand Another special milestone of the After pitch, life was changing too. Jamal moved into his own apartment in Munich, continuing to grow not only as a footballer And Two thousand twenty six World Cup on the horizon, Jamal Musiala has a clear goal in mind. And that of course is Ready. Ready in his body and ready to inspire. What he's done. So far anyway. We'll absolutely have to do a part two on him in the future.

He was a little boy kicking a ball around the house. In Fulda, Germany, a young player learning his trade on the south coast of England in South America. And in London. dazzling crowds at Bayernich and for Germany. But here is the most important part of the story. To remember. Jamal did not get there because it was all easy, because if it was easy, every Move countries, he learned new languages.

Decisions and suffered injuries, and every single time he kept going. So, if you love football, if you've got a dream. With a bowl and Who knows? Maybe one day I'll be doing an epic. If you know someone who loves Please tell them about the Football for Kids podcast. And whether you're playing football soon, watching it on the telly or pitch side, I hope that you enjoy the game. See you.