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Book Synopsis“An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game.”—Warren St. John, best-selling author of
Outcasts UnitedTrade Review"Masterfully weaves together the stories of boys from a renowned soccer academy in Doha in an illuminating narrative." -- Sports Illustrated
"What a fantastic story: a soccer-themed mix of
Hoop Dreams and
The Sports Gene.… A tale with universal appeal to anyone who cares about the human condition." -- Grant Wahl, author of The Beckham Experiment
"Every fan of international soccer must read
The Away Game." -- Helon Habila, author of Oil on Water and The Chibok Girls
"An excellent introduction to this shady world." -- Nicolas van de Walle - Foreign Affairs
