EPISODE · Sep 15, 2022 · 10 MIN

Rose Reilly

from Sporting Witness · host BBC World Service

Rose Reilly played football for AC Milan as she was banned from playing professional football in her home nation of Scotland. She was the most successful female player in Serie A. Yet despite these achievements, after she criticised the Scottish Football Association, they banned her for life. In 1984, Rose represented the Italian national women's team. She speaks to Michael Rossi about her determination to play the game she loved.(Rose Reilly playing football for Reims in 1974. Getty Images)

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