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A Return to the 'Dark Days' of Hooliganism?

World Football: A Return to the 'Dark Days' of Hooliganism?

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27/03/2015

BBC World Service - World Football, A Return to the 'Dark Days' of Hooliganism?

Interviews with Branislav Ivanovic, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Nigeria's Joseph Yobo

Interviews with Branislav Ivanovic, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Nigeria's Joseph Yobo.

Serbia's Branislav Ivanovic and Dhusan Tadic discuss Michael Platini's recent comments about the rise of hooliganism and nationalism in European football. Sven-Goran Eriksson talks about the coaching career of his former player, Diego Simeone. Nigeria's former captain Joseph Yobo looks back on his career. And the president of the Montserrat FA, Vincent Cassell, explains how things are finally looking up for the national team following the devastation caused by a volcanic eruption 20 years ago. Plus, hear the remarkable story of Steve Mokone, the first black South African to play professionally in Europe.

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