The Diabetes Football Community

DiaEuro 2019 Perspective: Chris Bright (Player / Coach / Organiser)

September 5, 2019

It’s something pretty special…. The opportunity to represent your country and your condition. DiaEuro or the European Futsal Championships for people with Diabetes is into its 7thconsecutive year of competition and through this wonderful tournament we are given a unique chance to live out every kid’s dream, to play for your country. But this tournament … More DiaEuro 2019 Perspective: Chris Bright (Player / Coach / Organiser)

DiaEuro Player Perspective: Richie Grimes (Ireland)

August 9, 2019

It’s strange being asked to put down in words what my experience was like in Kiev. When Chris Bright asked me initially to say a few words for the TDFC website I said yes immediately, “that’s grand, no problem”. But fast forward a week and I still haven’t written anything down yet (sorry Chris). So … More DiaEuro Player Perspective: Richie Grimes (Ireland)

DiaEuro 2019: UK Player Perspective (Jon Peach)

August 4, 2019

I have just fulfilled the dream of every schoolboy and girl who loves sport. I have represented my country at an international tournament. Belting out the national anthem before each game as loud and proud as I could, wearing the union Jack on my kit – this is something I have always dreamed of, but … More DiaEuro 2019: UK Player Perspective (Jon Peach)

DiaEuro 2019: Player Perspective from Portugal (Joao Nabais)

August 2, 2019

I had the pleasure to participate in Diaeuro 2019 as a member of the Portuguese Team. This is the 6th time that I play in this amazing tournament and every year brings me different memories, along the years I could make new friends, saw new teams been created, new countries been represented and I could … More DiaEuro 2019: Player Perspective from Portugal (Joao Nabais)

DiaEuro 2019: UK Player’s Perspective (Calvin Ferguson)

August 1, 2019

Now the dust has settled on the recent DiaEuro’s, I thought it would be a good time to summarise the experience… It was an unbelievable feeling to pull on the kit and represent the United Kingdom in an international tournament. I have never felt any feeling like the feeling when we sang the national anthem … More DiaEuro 2019: UK Player’s Perspective (Calvin Ferguson)

My Story: Kendall Higgs

July 31, 2019

At The Diabetes Football Community we love to share the stories of those of you who follow us. With the diverse nature of the community we support it’s always amazing to share stories from all over the world. So here we are bringing you a story from Kendall who’s based in the USA. No more … More My Story: Kendall Higgs

Squad Announcement: Scott Burrell

July 18, 2019

I am Scott Burrell, 30 years-old and I have had Type 1 Diabetes for 20 years and was diagnosed in 1999. Played in the Peterborough & District League (various divisions) for the last 10/12 years. Will be playing for Spalding Town this coming season. Currently playing for TDFC London in the London Futsal League and … More Squad Announcement: Scott Burrell

Squad Announcement: Jack O’Brien

July 18, 2019

I am Jack O’Brien, I am 27 years old and have been a Type 1 Diabetic since February 2017. I have always played football throughout my life. The last couple of years I have tried to play mainly 5 or 7 a side football and also Futsal when I get the opportunity. I also coach … More Squad Announcement: Jack O’Brien

Squad Announcement: Jon Rosser

July 17, 2019

I am Jon Rosser, 26 years-old and have had type 1 diabetic for 16 years. I’ve been involved with TDFC for around 18 months now, but have always played football in some form since I could walk! With my youth football I played at several youth development set ups and at Forest Green Rovers, before … More Squad Announcement: Jon Rosser

Squad Announcement: Chris Bright

July 17, 2019

I’m 28 years old and as founder of TDFC I’ve been there since the very start (February 2017). I’ve lived with type 1 Diabetes since 1999 (20 years). I’ve played futsal for Birmingham Tigers, Worcester and the University of Nottingham as well as being a senior Wales International. I’ve also played lower level semi-pro … More Squad Announcement: Chris Bright

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