The Away Game The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars [Hardcover]

Engrossing. . . . A masterful account of the drama and science of scouting [and] a lively evocation of football mania in Africa.Masterfully weaves together the stories of boys from a renowned soccer academy in Doha in an illuminating narrative.Follows a group of teenagers plucked from the dirt fields of Africa and swept up in the international soccer machine for a chance at stardom.A sobering look at the realities of the pursuit of big-time sporting opportunities.[Every fan of international soccer must readWhat a fantastic story: a soccer-themed?mix ofAn exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the worlds most popular game.The gripping story of a group of boys discovered in what may be the largest talent search in sports history.