About Piers Edwards

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Piers Edwards
Piers Edwards
International Journalist
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EPL
UCL
Global Travel

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Piers Edwards is an international journalist, broadcaster, and commentator with over 25 years of experience covering global sport. Having worked for the BBC and CNN among others, Piers has regularly delivered high-impact content to a vast global audience. A former BBC World radio and TV presenter, he is an expert on international football, particularly in Europe, Africa – where he works as a commentator for the Confederation of African Football – and Asia. He has also worked on several investigations, exposing corruption in global football administration, the trafficking of minors and, among others, sexual abuse in sport.

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11/13/2024
Piers Edwards
Piers Edwards
“We’re the Ones Who Started the Project”: Adebayor Reflects on Manchester City’s Vision
Piers Edwards
Piers Edwards
Former City star Emmanuel Adebayor reflects on his Manchester City journey, a career spanning Arsenal to Spurs, and his role in City’s iconic rise. Discover his take on loyalty, vision, and legacy.
“We’re the Ones Who Started the Project”: Adebayor Reflects on Manchester City’s Vision

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