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Which football team did David Icke play for? Infamous conspiracy theorist's former career

Goal takes a look at the surprising sporting roots of one of the world's most controversial conspiracy theorists

David Icke is best known as a conspiracy theorist, but some may be unaware that the controversial speaker and author also had a career in football before turning his attentions... elsewhere.

Even when his playing days came to an end, Icke remained close to the game, working as a sports journalist reporting on football matches for various media in Leicester before becoming a broadcaster with the BBC.

Eventually, however, as he pursued avenues in politics, spirituality and the realm of conspiracies, the beautiful game began to play less of a part in his life - though he still enjoys watching games.