Episode Details

When a footballer is around, does food simply become fuel? Emily Thomas is joined by the wives of two former professional footballers and the ex-captain of the New Zealand National team. They reveal how the game affects meals for the players and the people around them. We hear about the highs and lows of fuelling a professional athlete - from managing diet through injury and retirement, to turning a blind eye to 2am curries, to keeping all the chocolate hidden away.

(Picture: Footballer shoots at goal. Credit: Getty Images/BBC)

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Bex Smith Prudencia Buxton Shauna Muamba