Welcome to the first episode of my new series Run with Mo!
I am kicking off the series with a legend that has created so many everlasting memories for me and so many football fans - it's former @arsenal manager Arsène Wenger!
Wenger is a legendary football manager and one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport. Best known for his transformative tenure at Arsenal Football Club, Wenger managed the team for an incredible 22 years, leading them to three Premier League titles, including the iconic 2003-04 "Invincibles" season, and seven FA Cup victories. Renowned for his innovative approach to the game, Arsène revolutionised English football with his focus on nutrition, tactics, and player development. Now serving as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, Wenger continues to shape the future of the sport, bringing his unparalleled wisdom and passion to the global stage.
I went to visit Arsène at FIFA HQ in Zurich to find out more about his role at FIFA, his hugely successful managerial career in the Premier League and also dive a bit deeper into what physical and mental benefits exercise have on Arsène.
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00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Current role at FIFA and future projects
04:10 - Joining Arsenal in 1996 with new ideas
08:07 - One Mile run start. Time prediction.
09:06 - What does running and exercise do for you mentally and physically?
09:45 - Did running help you when you were stressed as a manager?
11:00 - You changed nutrition in football, how did you learn about it?
12:30 - What techniques do you use to teach players how to recover?
14:42 - What inspired you to write your book?
16:28 - What major changes do you see in football in the next ten years?
18:33 - Do you have any motto's to get you through the line?
20:36 - Quickfire Questions
20:45 - Role Model?
20:56 - One thing you couldn't live without?
21:32 - Biggest phobia?
22:11 - Favourite way to relax?
22:58 - One piece of advice you would give your younger self?
23:24 - Having lived in Japan, what is your favourite Japanese dish?
24:00 - Proudest moment as a manager?
25:19 - Best piece of business as Arsenal manager?
26:41 - Hardest thing you had to overcome as an Arsenal manager?
29:24 - One Mile run finish and time reveal
30:18 - Future Guest nomination