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How Cape Verde reached the World Cup | Legacy Spotlight
13/05/2026 | 12 mins.
After their first Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, Cape Verde have become a force to be reckoned with in African football, driven by their incredible fanbase and their talent both at home and in the country's wider diaspora.

This is how the second smallest nation at the 2026 World Cup finals upset the odds and achieved a massive dream.

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Why Spain's far-right loves bullfighting | Legacy Spotlight
29/04/2026 | 11 mins.
For some Spaniards, bullfighting is an iconic symbol of heritage and identity. For others, it’s an abusive practice that belongs in the past. And most recently, it’s become the stage of a major culture war, pulling in debates about nationalism, identity, and even far-right movements.

So how did a centuries-old spectacle become the battleground of a new culture war in Europe?

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A Guide to the Enhanced Games | Legacy Spotlight
15/04/2026 | 17 mins.
Next month sees the Enhanced Games hit Las Vegas. Dubbed the 'Steroid Olympics', it's an event where performance-enhancing drugs aren’t banned, but part of the spectacle.

From the big-money investment, to the high-profile athletes involved, this is everything you need to know about what might be the most divisive sporting event of all time – and why we should all pay attention.

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The million-dollar racing pigeon heist | Legacy Spotlight
01/04/2026 | 12 mins.
Once the "horse racing of the poor," pigeon racing is now a lucrative industry, built on a deep bond between fanciers and their birds. But now, they are under attack.

This is the story of how Belgium - the cradle of the sport - has been rocked by a series of million-dollar bird burglaries, and how the community is fighting back.

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The tragedy that shook USA’s last World Cup | Legacy Spotlight
18/03/2026 | 12 mins.
Andrés Escobar Saldarriaga was one of Colombia’s most loved and iconic footballers. But the 1994 World Cup changed everything. On the world’s biggest stage, Andrés made one mistake. A mistake that would cost him his life.

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About Legacy: Sports Stories

From Stak, this is Legacy. We tell powerful, human stories rooted in sport - stories about identity, culture, politics, resilience, and the moments that change everything.Legacy: SpotlightOur new series brings you one incredible sports story every two weeks - told in under 15 minutes. The Legacy Podcast: Our award-winning long-form documentary series dives deeper into some of the most compelling stories in sport:Season 1: Inside the Qatar World Cup: An investigation into the power, politics, and human cost behind the most controversial World Cup in history.Season 2: The English Disease: A revealing exploration of football hooliganism in modern Britain, and what it says about identity, violence, and belonging.Season 3: Dancing With Shadows: A ground-breaking investigation into the complex legacy behind one of the world’s most prestigious ballet institutions.Season 4: Defiant: The powerful story of amputee boxing and one man’s fight for survival, purpose, and redemption.Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, NFL, cricket, golf, F1 and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries or podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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