Barcola - the 'grasshopper' who has overcome setbacks

BBC News Sunday 30 August 2026, 07:38 UTC 1 min read

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As Liverpool agree a £123m deal for Bradley Barcola, BBC Sport looks at how he has ridden triumphs and setbacks to reach the top with the help of his family.

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