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Jun 2021
31m 41s

Andy Cole: Goals, glory and the battle f...

Bbc World Service
About this episode

Andy Cole is one of England’s most successful footballers, notably part of the legendary Manchester United squad that won a historic treble in 1999. His path to the top wasn’t easy – as a young player he had to deal with racism in football, and then grapple with the expectations of stardom. But Andy’s biggest challenge was off the pitch when he faced a deadly health scare. This interview contains offensive language.

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com

Presenter: Mugabi Turya Producer: Maryam Maruf

Picture: Andy Cole with teammates David Beckham and Paul Scholes in 1999 Credit: Laurence Griffiths/Allsport via Getty Images

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