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London, August 11, 2011
As the new Premier League season kicks off in England, BBC World News is launching a new show for football fans around the world - the interactive Sports forum Sports World Have Your Say broadcasting on Sunday 14 August at 18:00 GMT.
Sports World Have Your Say:Sports World Have Your Say is hosted by Amanda Davies and broadcasts every Sunday to audiences around the world.This interactive discussion show puts football fans at the heart of the game.
Each week Amanda will be joined by a guest presenter and in this week's first show, Leroy Rosenior, former International for Sierra Leone, who played professionally for clubs including: Fulham, Queens Parks Rangers, Bristol City and West Ham United, will be joining her in the studio to reflect on the opening weekend of action in the premier league.
Sports World Have Your Say is the global conversation that each week will discuss the goals, the gossip, the transfers and the tantrums. The show will give fans the chance to have their say, via telephone, emails, SMS and social media outlets including Facebook (sportsworldhaveyoursay) and Twitter @BBCSportsWHYS #swhys
Host Amanda Davies says: "I went to my first football match at the age of 5, and have been in love with the game ever since. I've been lucky enough to go to grounds around the world - from the Bernabeu in Spain, to Old Trafford in the UK, and the Luzhniki in Russia, and I can't wait to speak to fans from around the globe who share the same passion. People talk about the international language of football - and this is a unique chance to get involved in a global conversation."
BBC World Service broadcasts a weekly edition of Sportsworld Have Your Say on radio on Saturdays at 17:30 GMT and Sundays at 18:00 GMT - the show was first launched in April 2009 and is presented by Russell Fuller.
For further information, please contact:
Genesis Burson-Marsteller India
Preeti Garude
Mobile: 9833575116
Email: Preeti.Garude@bm.com
