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Rock bottom and 30 years without a win

Rock bottom and 30 years without a win

Former Leicester winger Matt Piper opens up about the struggles of his early retirement.

World Football · BBC World Service

September 3, 202026m 29s

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Show Notes

The former Leicester and Sunderland winger Matt Piper opens up about how his life spiralled out of control after injuries forced him to retire at just 24.

Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O’Reilly discuss the big-name signings that have joined the Women's Super League in England this season. And we speak to San Marino midfielder, Alessandro Golinucci, as the team continue to search for the country‘s first competitive win.

Photo: Millwall's Tim Cahill fights for the ball with Sunderland's Matt Piper during their FA Cup semi-final at Old Trafford in 2004. Credit: Paul Barker/AFP via Getty Images.