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Game of Passion, Soccer in Africa by photographerTine Harden and Struik Publishers contains striking images drawn from 12 African countries where the beautiful diversion from the harsh realities of daily life on
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three decades champions the vast majority of genuine fans aiming to encapsulate the true spirit of these steadfast supporters. If you love the game, particularlyEngland, youll love this book.
unwavering dedication,loyalty and trauma. Jobs and wives have been lost, overdrafts have plunged to new depths and countless sick days have been taken for the cause. The author, who himself has followed England for more than
tells of
fans tales of
Following England has become a way of life for many of the teams fans and this book reveals the funny, absurd, emotional, peculiar shocking and unbelievable bunch that It
they are.