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On the Wing and a Prayer

After an unfortunate misunderstanding involving Bayern Munich’s Frank Ribery, Jerome Boateng we look at the relationship between sport and religion.

On the Wing and a Prayer

After unfortunate incidents in football dressing rooms around the world we look at the relationship between sport and religion. Sport fanatic Rev Rob Marshall is joined by former Wigan and WBA player Nathan Ellington, who in 2011 set up the Association of Muslim Footballers.

Beckham’s briefs career

Who made David Beckham the off field star he is? We’ll look at who they are and what they did, and what now for the brand and business of Beckham?

Korea Advice

Following on from World Footballs interview with Andranik Teymourian who played for Iran in an eerie North Korea we look at the how sport is used as a political tool of the communist state. From their successful Olympic team (4 gold) and national football teams to the extraordinary Arirang. But do they know who David Beckham is?

Euroivision Boxing Clever

Barry McGuigan tells us of his favoutire Eurovision song contest moments. No really! His father sang the 1968 Irish entrant.

Causing a stink

Dr. Alan Hirsch reveals his findings and confirms certain smells improve performance (Listen in to find out what pastries will improve your golf drive!) Plus Mick Rathbone whose autobiography was called β€œThe smell of football” is coming in to talk smell.

Wisden wisened?

As the first test of the English summer starts we look at the way we get our sporting stats and what technology is on the horizon that will hopefully enhance our enjoyment.

55 minutes

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Sat 18 May 2013 10:06GMT

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  • Sat 18 May 2013 10:06GMT

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