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“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 United

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"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

The Away Game The Epic Search for Soccers Next

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    A Paperback / softback by Sebastian Abbot

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      Publisher WW Norton & Co
      Published 12 March 2019
      ISBN-13 9780393356779
      978-0393356779
      ISBN-10 0393356779
      Also in:
      Development economics Family and health Development studies

      Description

      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 United

      Trade 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

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