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The 1st Half Culture ShowAuthor: The 1st Half
The 1st Half Culture Show is a unique podcast series that explores the profound impact of football on North American culture. Hosted by restaurateur and footy culture junkie Paul Desbaillets, this series unites football enthusiasts to discover how the beautiful game influences fashion, art, music, and food. Featuring visits to local neighborhoods and businesses, and interviews with chefs, athletes, artists, and tastemakers, it delves into street art and local scenes. The show provides a vibrant glimpse into how futbol merges with daily life and creativity. Join us for a unique North American perspective on football.Available in video format exclusively on YouTube: @the1sthalf_ All Things Soccer Culture Our Game, Our Spin!#acertianstyleoflife Language: en-us Genres: Soccer, Society & Culture, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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From Montreal to Trinidad 🇹🇹 | Anthony Corneli’s Football Journey with FC Supérieur
Thursday, 5 March, 2026
Montreal football culture runs deep — from Italian family Sundays to the ultras of Europe.In this powerful interview, Anthony Corneli, assistant coach at FC Supérieur, joins TSN 690 to share his incredible football journey. From growing up in Montreal’s Italian community to coaching in Trinidad’s military club system, this is a story about passion, resilience, and building football culture the right way.Anthony opens up about:- Starting coaching at just 16 years old- Working in Trinidad with Defense Force FC in the Trinidad Premier League- The importance of ultras and supporter culture in Europe- Growing up supporting Juventus FC- Experiencing Lazio vs Roma & Derby d’Italia live- Why local identity matters for FC Supérieur - Building a winning football environment in QuebecFrom Montreal to the Caribbean, from Serie A passion to Canadian Premier League ambition — this is football culture at its core.⏱️ Video Segments (Chapters)0:00 – Italian Roots & Montreal Football CultureFamily influence and falling in love with the game.2:45 – Choosing Coaching Over PlayingStarting at 16 and never giving up.5:30 – The Grind: Restaurant Life to Full-Time Football9:58 – Coaching in Trinidad 🇹🇹Working with a military-backed club in the Trinidad Premier League.15:47 – Juventus, Ultras & European Fan CultureWhy supporters are everything in football.18:34 – Derby Experiences in ItalyLazio vs Roma & Juventus vs Inter stories.22:24 – The Vision for FC SupérieurBuilding a 100% local Quebec football identity.23:29 – Rapid Fire QuestionsFavorite film, athlete, club & more.#FCSuperieur #MontrealSoccer #CanadianSoccer #SoccerCulture #Juventus #SerieA #ultrasound #footballpassion #cpl #CoachingJourney
