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Racism in Germany, Morocco 2026 and Pochettino
Nigerian international Leon Balogun talks about the racist abuse he's suffered in Germany. And, the Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino remembers the moment that changed his life.
Nigerian international Leon Balogun talks about the racist abuse he has suffered in Germany. Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino remembers the moment that changed his life and talks about his fondness for Barcelona. We also assess Morocco's bid to host the World Cup in 2026 and speak to Matthew Beard - the coach of the now defunct Boston Breakers.
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