As a teenager it seemed Robert Lewandowski might not even make it as a professional, but now he has been named the world's best male player.
In his latest BBC Sport column, Andy Murray discusses why athletes shouldn't be told to 'stick to sports'.
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Find the latest episode of your favourite podcast or discover something a little more different by visiting BBC Sounds' sport podcast listings page.