The One with Laura McAllister

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It’s fair to say that Laura McAllister is a Welsh sporting legend. The ex-Wales football captain played in every single one of the country’s international matches between 1994 and 2001, and is also a former chair of Sport Wales. In April, she narrowly lost her bid to win a place as UEFA’s representative for women on FIFA’s ruling council, which was the latest move from a woman who is passionate about making the beautiful game a sport where everyone feels welcome. Laura – who is also a professor of politics and sports governance – is someone we’ve wanted to have on the podcast for a little while, and this episode really doesn’t disappoint. We chat about everything from her experiences in the beautiful game; why she wants to use her platform to help make the sport more inclusive; the pride of representing your country; the people who came before her that made football more welcoming to LGBTQ+ people; and the importance of authenticity in sport and in life. We really, really enjoyed this one – and we think you will as well. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @LauraMcAllister @Cymru @FAW WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack.murley@bbc.co.uk