Bibliograph

The away game, the epic search for soccer's next superstars, Sebastian Abbot

Type

Label

The away game, the epic search for soccer's next superstars, Sebastian Abbot

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The away game

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

988291030

Responsibility statement

Sebastian Abbot

Sub title

the epic search for soccer's next superstars

Summary

For the past decade, an audacious program called Football Dreams has held tryouts for millions of young boys across Africa, looking for soccer's next superstars. Sebastian Abbot follows a small group of the boys, weaving together the drama of the boys' determination to chase their dreams with the latest ideas on talent spotting and predicting sporting success, Abbot memorably explores why some of the boys succeed and chronicles the heartbreak of those who don't

Table Of Contents

Boys -- The tornado -- The skipper -- The target -- Trainees -- The academy -- Final tryout -- Sent off -- Brothers -- Glory and shame -- The milk cup -- Pros -- Battle of Belgium -- Miracle land -- Only the beginning

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