John Bennett
@JohnBennettBBC
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Broadcaster on @bbcworldservice, @5liveSport, the Euro Leagues podcast and BBC Final Score. Enjoy talking European and African football.
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I've always wanted to make a documentary about why Paris has produced SO MANY amazing footballers. And it's out now . "Paris: Football's Greatest Talent Factory.". Via @bbcworldservice. Produced by the excellent @samsheringham.
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What is it about Paris's banlieues that helps create such amazing football talent?
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RT @jasonmohammad: What a way to kick off the new season. Live interviews with @premierleague players now on Final Score. Superb to chat….
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The Premier League is back on @bbcworldservice. ⚽️⚽️. Join me for “Sportsworld”. We’re on air right now. Full commentary of Manchester United v Arsenal with @bbcjohnmurray & Clinton Morrison. Plus, reaction & analysis to the weekend’s top stories in the Premier Lge & La Liga.
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RT @PLMatchCentre: #CHECRY – 13’ VAR OVERTURN. After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of goal to Crystal Palace. R….
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RT @JohnBrewin_: Trying to think of the famous goals that would have been ruled out for the same type of VAR control freakery that saw Pala….
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RT @Gabs50Zakuani: Looking forward to jumping on @BBCWSSport @bbcworldservice Sprortsworld at full time of Man United v Arsenal and discuss….
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RT @Ramon_Vega71: I like what I saw from Kudus. His confidence and skill on the ball show that he has some Ajax school DNA in him. @KudusM….
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RT @jbradleymedia: This reminds us these players are not football robots as we so often expect them to be. That they are still learning to….
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RT @BBCSport: Mo Salah was emotional after paying tribute to Diogo Jota with his celebration. ❤️
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RT @IanDoyleSport: Mohamed Salah has stayed out to join in with the applause for Diogo Jota. He is in tears in front of the Kop.
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Good to see our documentary about Mohamed Salah as one of the Editor’s Picks on @bbcsounds. You can listen here: I travel to Cairo to find out more about Salah’s Egyptian football journey, his impact and the pressure he’s under to win the Afcon. 📻📱💻
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People treating their Fantasy Football team like it's a data science project. I miss the glory days of picking someone because I saw them once in a shop, or because they seem like a good bloke. That strategy is foolproof and has regularly taken me to 5,000,000th place.
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A new @BBCSounds 2 part podcast series tells the story of Leicester City’s incredible 2016 Prem title win. With contributions from Christian Fuchs, Robert Huth and… me. It’ll bring back wonderful memories for #LCFC fans at a tough time for the club.
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Reliving Leicester City FC's story, from 5000-1 outsiders to winning the league (1/2).
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RT @JohnBennettBBC: Here’s my new audio documentary on Mohamed Salah. We travel to Egypt to find out more about his journey, what he means….
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RT @JontyColman: Nearly a year on from the start of the hearing into Manchester City's 115 charges by the Premier League, we are still yet….
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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the legal case between Man City and the Premier League is ongoing.
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Here’s my new audio documentary on Mohamed Salah. We travel to Egypt to find out more about his journey, what he means to people & the pressure he’s under to deliver success for his nation. @BBCSport @bbcworldservice 📻📱💻. Producer @kristianreed. Link:
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RT @BBCWSSport: Mo Salah: Egyptian king 🇪🇬👑. Listen to a new documentary as @JohnBennettBBC visits Egypt to explore Salah's journey to the….
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