Brooks on fatherhood, Ronaldo and European nights
The new football season promises to be one of both little steps and giant steps for Bournemouth and Wales midfielder David Brooks.
David Brooks, the 29-year-old midfielder for Bournemouth, is set to embark on a memorable year. He made his Wales debut in 2017 and could potentially reach his 50th cap by the end of the year. Towards the end of August, Brooks will face his childhood hero, Cristiano Ronaldo, when Wales takes on Portugal in the Nations League. Brooks' first steps as a father have been a remarkable journey, as his daughter Lottie crawls and stands up.
Despite his cancer battle five years ago, Brooks feels good now and forgets he ever had the illness. Bournemouth qualified for European football after finishing sixth in the Premier League, marking their first time in European competition. The club's head coach, Craig Bellamy, is set to leave, but Brooks believes the team will thrive under new coach Marco Rose.
Bournemouth's Europa League opponents will be revealed later in August, and the club's first match of the Premier League season will be against Manchester City.
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