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Feb 2022
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Adebayo Akinfenwa on the end of his lege...

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Adebayo Akinfenwa is a legend in the world of football. He is the strongest footballer to ever play on a professional level, at least that’s how the FIFA game rated him. With his bright energy and optimistic attitude, Adebayo Akinfenwa became world famous and a fan favourite in England, even though he never played in the Premier League. But father time even catches up to the strongest football player ever. Adebayo Akinfenwa announced he will end his career as a professional footballer at the end of this season, when he will turn 40. This episode of the podcast is dedicated to Adebayo Akinfenwa and his unique career.


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