Football has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, but Charlie’s Football Stories grew from a desire to look beyond the score and discover the stories underneath the game. This game is the sound of my childhood, the friendships I’ve made, the places I’ve been, and the people I’ve met along the way.

I’ve lived, worked and travelled across different countries and cultures, and that international perspective has shaped the way I see the game. Football may be played differently from one place to another, but the emotions around it are remarkably universal. Through Charlie’s Football Stories, I want to document those moments — from the streets to the stadiums, from local football to the global game.