My guest is Dr Pavel Brunssen from the University of Heidelberg in Germany. His new book explores four European clubs with a Jewish connection: Ajax, Bayern München, FK Austria Wien and Tottenham Hotspur.

How did these identities come about, and why are they often problematic?

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Check out Chris Lee’s three books:

·      Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World

·      The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism

·      Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football