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Nial Foster
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Series Producer, BBC Sport
Belfast
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Business Profiles , Human Interest Stories , General Interest Topics
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By Nial Foster Verified| BBC Verified Media playback is not supported on this device Calderwood pitch-perfect for PSGIt was just minutes before kick-off, and that's when it happened. Paris Saint-Germain's £50 million defender David Luiz waved across the Parc des Princes pitch and then gestured with a thumbs up. Beaming with a bright smile I waved back immediately, then embarrassment set in. I realised the recognition wasn't for me, it was for another Ballymena man standing just to my left, the head groundsman at PSG.
By Nial Foster Verified| BBC Verified He has gone from Ballymena Showgrounds to New York's Red Bull Arena, plays alongside Tim Cahill and hangs out with legendary ex-Arsenal and Barcelona star Thierry Henry - meet Jonny Steele from Larne. The 27-year-old is living the dream in the Big Apple and has been producing some eye-catching performances in Major League Soccer. Steele has made such an impression, World Cup winner Henry believes the midfielder should be playing for Northern Ireland.
By Nial Foster Verified| BBC Verified Media playback is not supported on this device Calderwood pitch-perfect for PSGIt was just minutes before kick-off, and that's when it happened. Paris Saint-Germain's £50 million defender David Luiz waved across the Parc des Princes pitch and then gestured with a thumbs up. Beaming with a bright smile I waved back immediately, then embarrassment set in. I realised the recognition wasn't for me, it was for another Ballymena man standing just to my left, the head groundsman at PSG.
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BBC Sport
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest public service broadcaster in the UK. Founded in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it became a public corporation in 1927. Headquartered in London, the BBC operates under a royal charter, ensuring its editorial independence while being funded through television license fees. The BBC provides a wide range of content across various platforms. It offers radio services, having launched its first broadcast in 1922, and began regular television services in 1936. The organization also features digital offerings, including BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, along with a global news network that broadcasts in over 40 languages. Additionally, the BBC produces educational content, such as documentaries and initiatives like BBC Bitesize, aimed at learners. The BBC serves both domestic audiences in the UK and international viewers through its digital platforms.
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