BBC World Service’s More Than The Score podcast dives into the pressures of carrying a famous football name. Interviewees include Ghanaian legend Abedi Pele’s sons, George Weah’s son, and Zinedine Zidane’s son Luca, all navigating elite leagues while living under their fathers’ shadows in the global spotlight everywhere they play.

Guests like Norway’s Tuva Hansen and former England striker Natasha Dowie share how family legacies shape training, expectations, and media scrutiny. Hansen’s father, Hugo, and Dowie’s uncle, Iain, both carved careers in coaching, illustrating how lineage can open doors yet demand constant proof of merit for every match they play.

Listeners learn that the weight of a name can be both a springboard and a hurdle, prompting questions about identity and pressure. As these athletes progress, the conversation shifts to how clubs, media, and fans can support emerging talent without overreliance on legacy and nurture their own distinct paths today.