About this episode

Wayne Rooney and Michael Essien discuss Ghana's World Cup journey and the challenges they faced in football.

Could an African nation finally win the World Cup? How close did Ghana come to making history? Wayne Rooney and Michael Essien relive glory, heartbreak and unforgettable battles From Ghana's unforgettable rise at the 2006 World Cup to the heartbreak of Luis Suárez's infamous handball in 2010, Michael Essien reflects on carrying the hopes of a nation, the pressure of football's biggest stage and why Ghana still believe their greatest achievement is still to come. The pair also revisit the brutal battles between Manchester United and Chelsea, discuss José Mourinho's winning mentality, and reveal why facing each other was one of the toughest challenges of their careers.

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Rooney

Guest: Michael Essien

Topics covered

• World Cup
• Ghana football
• Luis Suárez handball
• Manchester United vs Chelsea
• José Mourinho
• football pressure
• African nations in football

Keywords

• Ghana
• World Cup
• Luis Suárez
• Manchester United
• Chelsea
• José Mourinho
• football history
• Essien
• Rooney

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manchester United, Chelsea, José Mourinho

Places: Ghana

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