Andy Cole: Goals, glory and the battle for his life - a podcast by BBC World Service

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.comPresenter: Mugabi Turya
Producer: Maryam MarufPicture: Andy Cole with teammates David Beckham and Paul Scholes in 1999
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