I was rejected nine times as a youngster... then i found myself winning the world cup again, with pele handing me the trophy. i could never have imagined it

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In a globe-spanning coaching career, Stephen Constantine has seen everything. From dealing with dysfunctional federations to coaching during a civil war, the former India and Pakistan head coach looks back on his rollercoaster journey