Didier Drogba says his time winning major trophies with Chelsea and Ivory Coast can help grow the sport of all-electric powerboat racing in Africa. The E1 Series is being held on the continent for the first time with the two-time African Footballer of the Year one of its investors. Drogba, and his partner and co-owner Gabrielle Lemaire, discuss hosting the event in Nigeria and why it’s important for promoting equality in sport and sustainability issues. Drogba also jokes about ‘trash talking’ fellow investors Tom Brady, Rafa Nadal, LeBron James and Virat Kohli in the sport’s WhatsApp group. BBC Sport Africa’s Isaiah Akinremi tells Lee James what to expect from the event while John Bennett explains why Drogba is so respected around the world.
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Boris Becker: “I won Wimbledon too young – I was still a child.”
Tennis legend Boris Becker says he regrets winning Wimbledon at the age of 17 because of the pressure it placed on him during and after his playing career.In 1985 the German beat Kevin Curren to become the youngest ever Wimbledon men's singles champion. He won five more Grand Slam titles, including another two at Wimbledon, and became one of the greatest players of his generation.But his success was often overshadowed by a turbulent private life and repeated financial difficulties which resulted in a spell in prison. In 2023 he was sentenced to two-and-a-half-year for hiding over £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts. He served eight months of his sentence.Ahead of the release of his autobiography, he spoke to BBC Sport's Sports News Correspondent, Andy Swiss, about his time behind bars and why he feels winning the biggest prize in tennis had such a negative effect on his life.
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The NFL’s International Series: Could the Premier League do the same?
The NFL’s International Series is underway with competitive games being held in Brazil, Ireland, England, Spain and Germany. Minnesota Vikings linebacker, Jonathan Greenard, tells Delyth Lloyd why he’s really enjoyed being a part of it and the challenges it brings. Delyth’s also joined by former Buffalo Bills assistant coach and NFL pundit, Phoebe Schecter - she says the NFL has nowhere left to grow in the United States, so it makes sense for the game to explore new areas. The BBC’s Business Correspondent, Sean Farrington, explains why the likes of the Premier League and other European football leagues may follow suit.
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Jose Mourinho: should football managers ever return to their former club?
Jose Mourinho has returned to Benfica a remarkable 25 years after leaving the club. He’s also managed Chelsea on two occasions. But should managers ever return to their former club? Mani Djazmi discusses why some just can't resist going back with former Scotland manager Craig Levein – a man who tells us he regrets going back to Heart of Midlothian - and Portuguese sports journalist Luís Cristóvão.
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Women’s Cricket World Cup: How much does the competition need a new winner?
Only three countries – Australia, New Zealand and England – have ever won the Women’s ODI World Cup. Is that kind of dominance bad for the tournament and are India ready to win their first World Cup?John Bennett is joined by Stumped’s Charu Sharma and Firdose Moonda from ESPNcricinfo. They debate how much the competition needs a new winner and hear from South Africa’s Annerie Dercksen on how she got into cricket and about her hopes for the tournament.
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