Chapter
Dealing with Heightism in Soccer
08:19 - 15:01 (06:41)
Professional soccer player, Adebayo Akinfenwa, shares his experience dealing with discrimination due to his height in the sport, including being called "freak" and "circus act" by fans during a game.
Clips
A former footballer discusses his experience dealing with self-doubt and abuse from fans during his career.
08:19 - 10:30 (02:11)
Sports
Summary
A former footballer discusses his experience dealing with self-doubt and abuse from fans during his career.
ChapterDealing with Heightism in Soccer
EpisodeE196: Peter Crouch Opens Up About His Dark Times & Crying Himself To Sleep
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The issue of racism in football culture and the effects it has on players when they are targeted with abuse while performing on the pitch is discussed, with insights from a player who has experienced racism firsthand.
10:30 - 12:48 (02:17)
Racism
Summary
The issue of racism in football culture and the effects it has on players when they are targeted with abuse while performing on the pitch is discussed, with insights from a player who has experienced racism firsthand.
ChapterDealing with Heightism in Soccer
EpisodeE196: Peter Crouch Opens Up About His Dark Times & Crying Himself To Sleep
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker recalls doubting his football career path, not knowing whether he would play for England or be a non-league player.
12:48 - 15:01 (02:13)
Football
Summary
The speaker recalls doubting his football career path, not knowing whether he would play for England or be a non-league player. He attributes achieving his dreams to his coach's tough love and scoring his first goal.