by Rosaline M | 12 June 2026 | Mental strength, Basic qualities
This week, the World Cup has kicked off, on 11 June 2026 in Mexico City, at the Mexico City Stadium – formerly the Estadio Azteca. The world is once again turning its attention to football. To full stadiums, big names, national pride, goals, missed chances, and decisive moments...
by Rosaline M | 2 May 2026 | Mental strength, Over The Next Goal and mission partners, Transfers
Mental strength in football sounds rather abstract. Something you read or talk about. Until you're called upon to make your own personal choices – when the situation around you becomes unpredictable. That's when it counts. That's where the challenge lies. My time at...
by Rosaline M | 8 Apr 2026 | Mental strength, Basic qualities, Over The Next Goal and mission partners
How my move to the Netherlands taught me what's really needed to succeed Talent sometimes opens doors, but adaptability determines whether you stay inside. Signing a contract feels like a victory. Yet, the real test often only begins after that. In this blog, Rob shares...
by Rosaline M | 4 April 2026 | Mental strength, Basic qualities, Over The Next Goal and mission partners
Why you don't need to wait for certainty to take a big step. No certainty. Still choose. I took the biggest step of my career at a time when I wasn't sure if it was the right one. I still had a contract with Hull City. I had my place....
by Rosaline M | 28 March 2026 | Basic qualities, Mental strength, Over The Next Goal and mission partners, Football parents
The mission behind the video podcast Why did Rob McDonald start The Next Goal? Because everyone needs ‘a next goal’, but talent alone isn't enough! In football and in life, choices ultimately determine the direction of your future. With The Next Goal...
by Rosaline M | 20 March 2026 | Basic qualities, Mental strength
Intro Many young players think that getting better starts on the training pitch. More drills, better schedules, better coaches. But the reality is different. In my time as a youth player and later as a professional, I experienced that mental strength in football is often much more decisive...
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