WHAT IT’S LIKE TO PLAY AT THE WORLD CUP AS A TEENAGER 🤯 YUNUS MUSAH | Perspectives

Join us as we sit down with Yunus Musah to explore his incredible football journey ⚽️✨. Born in New York City 🗽, Yunus moved to Italy 🇮🇹 at a young age and later joined Arsenal’s academy in England 🇬🇧. Now a standout midfielder, he’s known for his versatility, speed, and skill 💨🔥. Despite being eligible to play for multiple countries 🌍, Yunus made the significant decision to represent the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) 🇺🇸.

In this interview, Yunus shares his experiences growing up in different countries 🌏, adapting to new cultures , and navigating the challenges of a young footballer’s life 💪. He talks about the influence of his family , the reasons behind his decision to play for the USMNT, and what it means to him personally . We also discuss highlights from his club career in Europe 🏆 and his aspirations for the future 🚀⚽.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – 02:12. – Intro
02:12 – 02:54 – Childhood and signing for Chelsea
02:54 – 03:26 – Signing for Arsenal
03:26-03:57 – First realisation of talent in Football
03:57 – 04:31 – Footballing Idols
04:31 – 05:03 – Adding Idols skill into own game
05:03 – 05:35 – Italy to England
05:35 – 06:13 – Early memories playing at Arsenal
06:13 – 06:42 – Arsenal Academy and other bright talent in age group
06:42 – 07:15 – Playing in the academy
07:15 -08:09 – Impact Arsenal had on your game & career
08:09 – 08:54 – Core Arsenal memories
08:54 – 11:23 – England U15’s squad with Bellingham & Palmer
11:23 – 12:05 – Arsenal to Valencia
12:05 – 12:31 – First Team Football at 16
12:31 – 12:51 – How Jaden Sancho inspired others to move to Europe
12:51 – 13:11 – Arsenal wanting to offer a contract
13:11 – 14:49 – Experience at Valencia
14:49 – 15:17 – Feeling pressure in Football
15:17 – 16:09 – Differences between Valencia and Arsenal
16:09 – 17:02 – Advice to younger players
17:02 – 17:34 – Favorite memories of Valencia
17:34 – 18:16 – The big players in La Liga
18:16 – 19:44 – What’s it like players vs Messi and the big players
19:44 – 20:42 – Copa Del Rey Story
20:42 – 22:46 – Racism in sport
22:46 – 24:15 – Saka racism from the euros
24:15 – 25:22 – Playing for USA at 17
25:22 – 26:20 – Bouncing back after Copa Amercia
26:20 – 27:42 – Why did you move to AC Milan?
27:42 – 28:15 – Reason for the number 80 shirt
28:15 – 29:26 – Transition to Milan
29:26 – 29:54 – Would do you enjoy playing with at Milan?
29:54 – 30:10 – Who is most difficult to play against in training?
30:10 – 30:47 – How would you describe yourself as a player?
30:47 – 31:01 – What part of your game would you improve?
31:01 – 31:35 – Reflections on first season at AC Milan
31:35 – 32:21 – Challenges in career
32:21 – 32:51 – Musah’s most under rated player
32:51 – 33:16 – Faith in football
33:16 – 34:09 – Advice to younger self
34:09 – 35:12 – What would you change in the football industry
35:12 – 35:52 – What does the future hold for Yunus Musah?
35:52 – 35:58 – Question for RB
35:58 – 36:11 – Outro