WFFA president Steve Elias on pioneering Freestyle and being mistaken for Zinedine Zidane

Normally Daniel Rooseboom is the man asking the questions. But now he’s answering them! Pekko ‘PeGe’ Piirto sat down with the Dutch freestyler at Red Bull Street Style in Croatia to discuss his journey in the sport, where he sees freestyle heading next, his friendship with Palle and even the time he won a competition by juggling a teddy bear!  All You Need Is A Ball is the official podcast of the WFFA and is produced by Voiceworks: Sport on behalf of the WFFA. Voiceworks: Sport: https://voiceworkssport.com | WFFA: https://thewffa.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Gray is the UK country leader for the WFFA and has performed at places like Old Trafford and Anfield. In this chat recorded at Red Bull Street Style in Pula, Steve dives in to his freestyle journey, the pros and cons of social media in the sport and how he balances competing with organising events and more.  All You Need Is A Ball is the official podcast of the WFFA and is produced by Voiceworks: Sport on behalf of the WFFA. Voiceworks: Sport: https://voiceworkssport.com | WFFA: https://thewffa.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3, 2, 1… it’s Lorenzo! Freestyle football’s iconic Italian MC is the latest guest on All You Need Is A Ball. From his basketball origins to being adopted as the voice of freestyle, find out more about the best moustache in freestyle in this chat with host Daniel Rooseboom recorded at Red Bull Street Style 2022.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philip Warren Gertsson - a.k.a. PWG - is one of the sport's most recognisable figures. First learning to freestyle in 2006, PWG has been at the top of the game for many years. But does he still have the burning desire to win? Are other things more important than being a champion? Will he soon retire from competing altogether? Find out in this chat with host Daniel Rooseboom recorded at Red Bull Street Style 2022.  All You Need Is A Ball is the official podcast of the WFFA and is produced by Voiceworks: Sport on behalf of the WFFA. Voiceworks: Sport: https://voiceworkssport.com | WFFA: https://thewffa.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Elias is an OG in the Freestyle scene, landing tricks with a ball before the term 'Freestyle' was even thought of. In this chat with host Daniel Rooseboom, the now WFFA president discusses how he started in the 80s, how the sport has helped to shape him and even the time he was likened to a French football legend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Fagerli brothers are the most famous family in Freestyle and have been dominating the scene for the last few years. But following this year's World Championships in Pula, older brother Brynjar has decided to retire from competitions. On this episode of All You Need Is A Ball: The Official WFFA Podcast, host Daniel Rooseboom caught up with the legendary Norwegian at Red Bull Street Style, and spoke with him about his career, his brother, and what is next in store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wood helped to found the WFFA in 2011. Since then, he has taken Freestyle around the world, but not without it's challenges. In this episode of All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association, Dan speaks with Daniel Rooseboom about beating away bribes, his commitment to the sport and why Freestyle may have a place in the Olympics in future. All You Need Is A Ball is produced by Voiceworks: Sport on behalf of the WFFA. Voiceworks: Sport: https://voiceworkssport.com | WFFA: https://thewffa.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Downer could nutmeg you in a telephone box. The street football star is a multiple-time Panna champion and has even put the ball through Neymar's legs, but 18-months ago he was on the brink of death after a freak football accident. In this episode of All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association, Jack reveals to host Daniel Rooseboom how he got in to Panna and how he took inspiration from Vikings during his recovery. Jack is now fully recovered but it could have been so different. Hear his incredible story here. All You Need Is A Ball is produced by Voiceworks: Sport on behalf of the WFFA. Voiceworks: Sport: https://voiceworkssport.com | WFFA: https://thewffa.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the world of Freestyle Football with 'All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association'. In this episode, 16-year-old British freestyler Becka Hugill speaks with host Daniël Rooseboom about her freestyle obsession, coping with autism and breaking world records during a chat recorded at Super Ball 2022 in Prague. You will be seeing a lot more of Becka in the future as she strives to become a world champion! All You Need Is A Ball is produced by Voiceworks: Sport on behalf of the WFFA. Voiceworks: Sport: https://voiceworkssport.com | WFFA: https://thewffa.org To find out more about Super Ball visit: https://www.superball.world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the world of Freestyle Football with 'All You Need Is A Ball: The Official Podcast of the World Football Freestyle Association'.  In this episode, one of Australia's finest freestylers, Jay Hennicke, chats with out host Daniël Rooseboom. Jay discusses growing up in Australia and his desire to become the best freestyler in the world during a coversation recorded at Super Ball 2022 in Prague. But Jay could be going from Tasmania to trials as he balances freestyle with his Law degree! All You Need Is A Ball is produced by Voiceworks: Sport on behalf of the WFFA.  Voiceworks: Sport: https://voiceworkssport.com| WFFA: https://thewffa.org  To find out more about Super Ball visit: https://www.superball.world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices