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World Football: 30/10/2010

30/10/2010

BBC World Service - World Football, 30/10/2010

We ask why there are so many deadly crushes in African Football.

We explore the increase in player and agent power in the modern game, following Wayne Rooney's unsaviour spat with Manchester United.

On World Football...we'll asking what caused the stadium tragedy in Kenya and speak with the sport's governing body to discuss why these deadly stampedes keep happening at football matches in Africa.

We'll hear about Chief Executive of the Zimbabwe FA who authorised a corrupt tour of Asia and has since been sacked leaving football there in disarray. 

Plus we explore the increase in player and agent power in the modern game, following Wayne Rooney's unsaviour spat with Manchester United. We ask players both past and present what they think about their representatives and how the role has changed?  

Former England and Manchester United player Nobby Stiles has sold his World and European Cup medals, so his family can benefit financial. We report on the auction that broke records and brought back lots of memories for England fans.

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