BFW Exclusive: An interview with former West Ham United star Clyde Best
Clyde Best, a former West Ham United star, is the subject of a new documentary titled Transforming the Beautiful Game – The Clyde Best Story, which premiered in Bermuda. As one of the first black players in the English top flight, Best faced racism but persevered, paving the way for future generations of players. He reflected on key moments in his career, including scoring two goals against Pelé, during a BFW exclusive interview following the film's premiere.
- ▪Clyde Best was one of the first black players to compete in the English top flight, breaking barriers during his career.
- ▪He endured frequent racism while playing in England but remained focused on his performance and legacy.
- ▪Best scored two goals against Brazilian legend Pelé in a memorable match, a moment highlighted in the documentary.
- ▪The film Transforming the Beautiful Game – The Clyde Best Story premiered in Bermuda, where Best was interviewed by BFW.
- ▪Best did not fully recognize the significance of his trailblazing role until after he retired from professional football.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bfw-exclusive-interview-former-west-053000862.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 |
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