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Heroes & Humans of Football

Heroes & Humans of Football

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Date de sortie : 2024-03-21
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Date de sortie : 2024-03-21
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Kylian Mbappé: Made in Paris (and bound for Madrid)

Kylian Mbappé: Made in Paris (and bound for Madrid)

Durée : 1:03:48
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Tracing Kylian Mbappé’s path from the suburbs of Paris to the pinnacle of global football. With two decades of living in Paris, Simon brings an insider's perspective to Mbappé's early life, highlighting the city's rich football culture that has nurtured talents like Pogba, Kanté, and Mahrez. 
The Paris region is the biggest talent pool in global football, ahead of Buenos Aires. To understand the essence of Mbappé, it is necessary to understand the role of Parisian banlieues and artificial fields, which produce an unprecedented number of football stars. Yet, understanding the household that shaped his path is perhaps even more crucial.
In the heart of Bondy, Mbappé's upbringing unfolds—a tale of ambition, community, and family. His parents, Wilfrid and Fayza, pillars of their community, guided their son with a blend of strict education and football mentorship. From his father's coaching at AS Bondy, to listening to dressing-room tactical talks from age four, Mbappé's childhood was steeped in football.
Mbappé encountered broader social and political challenges, growing up as a black-Arab kid in the suburbs, against a backdrop of rising far-right sentiment in France. His early awareness of race and identity issues, alongside his family's careful navigation of fame and society’s expectations, paints a portrait of resilience and conscious ambition.
As Mbappé's talent becomes undeniable, every club wants to sign the kid. The family makes the very canny choice that he’ll start his career at Monaco, where there’s a fast track to the first team, and the club also employs teachers who can school him for the Baccalauréat, the French equivalent of A-levels. Doing ‘le bac’ is non-negotiable for his parents. 
From his developmental years at Monaco to his record-breaking move to PSG, calculated decisions shaped his journey. Insights into Mbappé's personal growth, interactions with football legends, and his impact at the World Cup provide a glimpse into his evolution from a promising talent to a global football icon.
Timestamps:
00:00 Paris suburbs & footballing legacy.
08:48 Mbappé's diverse family, community pillars.
15:24 Mbappé meets Ronaldo, Zidane, awestruck by car.
19:03 1998 World Cup, racism controversy, young player.
21:54 Far right leader criticised nonwhite French players.
28:15 Mbappé faces rigid hierarchy, navigates his place in the dressing room.
31:31 Skilled footballer with versatility and tactical acumen.
38:36 Mbappé surprised by World Cup success, humbled by celebration.
44:49 Mixed reception in France for wealthy black celebrities.
48:31 Connecting with a frustrated young French generation.
53:34 Messi competes and pushing each other's performance.
01:00:08 Mbappé's potential to surpass football legends discussed.
01:03:18 Tune in next week for Roman Abramovich.
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Id. d’épisode : 1000649959987
GUID : 53e07b96-e6ce-11ee-afe3-97f6f6fecd85
Date de publication : 21/3/2024 à 07:00:00

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A football podcast exploring the lives of football's most interesting figures, hosted by Simon Kuper, a Financial Times columnist, and Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor of The Times. Covering people such as Mbappé, Messi, Abramovich, Hayes, Cruyff, Şükür, Rapinoe and Haaland, this is the go-to show for football profiles, released once weekly on Thursdays.
Simon Kuper, acclaimed by Time Magazine as "one of the world's leading writers on soccer," brings a three-decade career of meeting and understanding the personalities that define the world’s greatest sport. Having attended the last nine World Cups, and boasting Europe's largest football library, few can match his deep understanding of the beautiful game.
Mehreen Khan is a Chelsea fan who sees football as a "brilliant shortcut to understand societies, economies, and politics." With her ability to intertwine socio-political narratives and pop culture savvy, Mehreen stands out in football podcasting. She started her career in sports journalism in 2014, and wrote a football blog that touched on themes including Russia’s breakaway Muslim separatism, German multiculturalism, and the earth-shattering magnificence of Andrea Pirlo.
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