“And one fine day the goddess of the wind kisses the foot of man, that mistreated, scorned foot, and from that kiss the soccer idol is born. He is born in a straw crib in a tin-roofed shack and he enters the world clinging to a ball.”
Quote by Eduardo Galeano
Work
Soccer in Sun and Shadow
This book delves into the world of soccer, capturing the excitement and emotion of the sport in a lively cultural context. more
Author
Eduardo Galeano
Eduardo Galeano was a Uruguayan journalist, writer, and intellectual, renowned for his insightful exploration of Latin American history, politics, and culture. His work as a journalist and his influential books have made him a significant figure in Latin American literature. more
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