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The Football Men: Simon Kuper's book demystifying the stars

Simon Kuper's new book "The Football Men" tries to take us beyond what we know of the football superstars on TV and media.

Some insights. Most of them glorify their family turning it into a warm cocoon which is a reaction from a later life governed by mercantilism and ulterior motives.

Read the full article at Soccerblog.

Soccerblog @ May 19, 2011 12:05 PM EDT | Blog Profile

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