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Today’s story comes from Darren Fletcher, who says that Paul Scholes was technically one of the best players of all time, so much so that the Scotsman had to redefine his own role as a midfielder at Manchester United.

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Today’s story comes from Quinton Fortune, who recalls both the breathtaking talent and the incomparable mentality of the young Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United. No player ever worked harder for success than the Portuguese genius.

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Phil Neville from season two.

In part two, we chatted about Phil’s new life in Spain after he took on a coaching role at Valencia, a move instigated largely by a bold decision that his son made. Phil breaks down how he learned the language and soaked in the football culture of the nation. You’ll hear about the complex differences between the football cultures of Spain and Britain.

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Phil Neville from season two.

In part one, Phil describes his first love: cricket, and how he nearly made it in that noble sport. His experiences in cricket helped form his football mentality, and even shaped his outlook in life. In an era when the professional game is awash with money, Phil’s insistence on instilling a work ethic and morals in young footballers has never been more relevant.

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Today’s story comes from Benni McCarthy, whose tough time at Celta Vigo ended when Jose Mourinho brought him to Porto. Benni saw the Portuguese as a father figure, and would have run through a brick wall for him.

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Today’s story comes from Slaven Bilic, who celebrates how Croatia having a national football league helps bring on young talents – but he insists Luka Modric would have made it anyway.

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Slaven Bilic: Pancev, National Pride And The Road To Paris - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Thomas Hitzlsperger from season two.

In part two, the former Germany midfielder talks about taking on some big issues: racism in football, and his decision to come out as the most high-profile gay player.

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Thomas Hitzlsperger from season two.

Thomas helped me with a German perspective on the final of Euro 2008 when I was writing my book on Spain's trophy treble, but you're about to find out how much I didn't know about Der Hammer. In part one, we hear about how the midfielder was forged, and the incredible story of how he left FC Hollywood-era Bayern Munich to join Aston Villa.

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Today’s story comes from Pablo Zabaleta, who recalls a shy, skinny Lionel Messi in the Argentina Under-20s dressing room… then he did his talking on the pitch.

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Today’s story comes from Micah Richards, who speaks about Manchester City’s 2011/2012 Premier League title win, and the adoration he had for the sometimes difficult man manager Roberto Mancini.

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