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Episode Synopsis
We have an in-depth interview with South African legend Benni McCarthy. The former Champions League winner opens up about his time playing in Cape Town’s gangster leagues, his relationship with Jose Mourinho, and he also talks about the racist abuse he suffered while playing as a professional in Europe.SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastInstagram: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynTwitter: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynWHATSAPP Mobile: +447908 790 474WEBSITE / EMAIL Website: https://otwpodcast.comEmail: [email protected] NOTES 01:30 Reflections on gang violence growing up and crime on the Cape Flats 03:50 Playing in Cape Town’s Gangster Leagues09:35Success at Ajax Amsterdam14:25Struggles at Celta Vigo17:40 The beast awakens at Porto under Jose Mourinho28:50Big move to the Premier League 32:15 Lessons from Jose Mourinho and ambitions to coach in Europe40:10Experiences of racist abuse and calls for harsher punishmentsShow Duration: 48:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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