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Radio 1Xtra,15 Dec 2019,73 mins

Life As a Black Footballer

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

Available for over a year

Reece Parkinson talks to Jermaine Pennant about playing with an ankle tag and playing in a champions league final. Renee Hector opens up about racism in the women's game. Reece is also joined by footballer turned rapper Kokar, who explains why he fell out of love with football, and Anthony Aluko gives insight into the role agents and coaches play in a young player's development.

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