Football has taken Ricky Weir around the world, and his remarkable journey is at the heart of the latest edition of the Bailiwick World Cup Podcast.
Sports reporter Archie Corbett is joined by the former Muratti footballer, former Jersey Football Association President, African Football Ambassador and award-winning author to discuss not only the FIFA World Cup, but the power of football to change lives.
Born and raised in Scotland, Weir reflects on his country’s exit from the tournament before turning his attention to the remarkable rise of African football, with nine nations progressing to the Round of 32.
Having spent years working across the continent through the Jersey 2 Africa 4 Football Foundation, he explains why African football is entering an exciting new era and recalls the experiences that inspired his charitable work after a visit to Nairobi.
The conversation also explores Weir’s recent recognition as African Football Ambassador in Nigeria, his award-winning memoir Illegitimately Blessed, and his thoughts on the tournament so far, including the enduring debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
