Mitchell Rua

Mitchell Rua is a Luso-Australian born in Sydney to immigrant parents. A diehard Portista, with allegiances to GD Chaves and Marítimo, Mitchell was first introduced to football during the 2004 European Championships at 7 years of age. He was amazed at the way the beautiful game brought the whole Portuguese community to a stand-still and the emotions it evoked, prompting his obsession with the Seleção das Quinas. With football having such a profound, positive influence on his life, Mitchell was inspired by Portugal’s burgeoning Golden Generation to try his hand at journalism, and writes for PortugalFutbol.net and PortuGOAL.net.