Gerrard made me love Liverpool – Fisayo Soyombo

<p>Award winning investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE, talks about his love for football, Liverpool and what he expects from the Super Falcons at the ongoing 2023 Women’s World Cup</p>, <p>Did you ever fancy becoming a sportsman and not a journalist while growing up?</p>, <p>A sportsman, maybe yes, I would have been a striker who could play like Cristiano Ronaldo but I wouldn’t have been able to dribble because my dribbling skills are zero. But the times I played football as an adolescent, I was a good No.9 and I was a striker that could score goals. I can say there was a slim chance I could have made it as a footballer. But I could have become a sports journalist as well because that’s one area I would have excelled because when I’m passionate about something, I go all out.</p>, <p>What was the highest level of your football?</p>, <p>I didn’t play a lot, just a few times. I played primary school a bit and in secondary school just for fun. I made my primary school team as well. And funny thing is the Physical Education teacher considered me too brilliant to be a good footballer. So, I was usually on the bench.</p>, <p>You are a Liverpool fan and with one Premier League title in 30 years, 19 in all and arguably the most successful team in England, how does that feel?</p>, <p>First of all, winning the title in 2020 after a long wait felt good. It was the first time Liverpool were winning the league since I started supporting them. By the way, I started supporting Liverpool in 2005 during the Champions League final. The first title in 30 years was awesome, I expected us to follow it with some more, it didn’t happen but I know it will still happen. We now have six Champions League titles too, as well as some other domestic cups. I support a big club with a history to be proud of.</p>, <p>What attracted you to Liverpool?</p>, <p>I liked the way Steven Gerrard carried the team on his shoulders. He made me fall in love with Liverpool, the night in Istanbul and many other momen