Emile Heskey — on life after football, self reflection, media pressure, and racial prejudice.

At 17 years old Emile made his Premier League debut with Leicester. In 2000 the 22-year old striker signed for Liverpool for a then record transfer fee. The following year he scored to “Make it five” in England’s 5-1 victory against arch-rivals Germany in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers - a game still considered to be the most epic England performance to date.

Often questioned, always criticized, yet picked by six national team managers. How does football’s misunderstood man, as media labeled him, reflect over his life and career journey?

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