Synopsis
Twenty years ago there were no Muslims in the Premier League. Now there are nearly forty - enough for three football teams. To mark the start of Ramadan this programme, narrated by Colin Murray, speaks to star players and top managers to find out what impact Muslims are having on the English game.
- Programme: The Muslim Premier League
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2013
- Religious Education | Islam
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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