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Outlook: Andy Cole: Goals, glory and the battle for his life

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Manchester United player Andy Cole embraces his teammates David Beckham and Paul Scholes after a goal in 1999

14/06/2021 GMT

Andy Cole: Goals, glory and the battle for his life

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Manchester United star Andy Cole went from top scorer to transplant survivor

Manchester United star striker Andy Cole on overcoming racism in football and his journey from top scorer to transplant survivor.

Andy Cole is one of England’s most successful footballers, notably part of the legendary Manchester United squad that won a historic treble in 1999. His path to the top wasn’t easy – as a young player he had to deal with racism in football, and then grapple with the expectations of stardom. But Andy’s biggest challenge was off the pitch when he faced a deadly health scare. This interview contains offensive language. 

Sissel Tolaas is a smell collector from Norway. She travels the world gathering smells and has amassed over 6,000 - including those of her former partners. She's even made a cheese from the smell of David Beckham's shoes. This interview was first broadcast in 2017.

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Picture: Andy Cole with teammates David Beckham and Paul Scholes in 1999
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