The gripping story of a group of boys discovered in what may be the largest talent search in sports history.
Sebastian Abbot Books
Drawing from extensive experience as bureau chief for the Associated Press in Cairo and Islamabad, Sebastian Abbot brings a unique perspective to his writing. His work reflects a deep understanding of global affairs and cultural intricacies honed during his journalism career. Abbot approaches his subjects with an analytical lens, blending economic and public policy insights to craft thoughtful and engaging narratives. His stories explore the complexities of the world with a sharp and accessible style.
The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
In "The Away Game," Sebastian Abbot explores the journey of 13-year-old boys from Africa as they audition for the Football Dreams program, pursuing their soccer aspirations amidst the complexities of wealthy sheikhs, opportunistic agents, and passionate European fans.
His life was devoted to poetry, but at the time of Ian Abbot's early death in 1989 he had published only one collection of poems. To the complete text of that first book, 'Avoiding the Gods', this new volume adds poems from the National Library of Scotland archives, and others published during his lifetime but uncollected into book form.
Spiel des Lebens
Auf der Suche nach den größten Fußballtalenten Afrikas
„Football Dreams“ hieß das größte Scoutingprojekt der Geschichte, initiert vom Scheichtum Katar. Jahrelang wurden in Afrika Millionen jugendlicher Fußballer getestet, mit dem Ziel, die größten Talente nach Europa zu bringen und dort zu Profis zu formen. Sebastian Abbot hat dieses System kritisch unter die Lupe genommen und drei afrikanische Jungs auf ihrem Weg vom heimischen Sportplatz über eine Akademie in Katar bis nach Europa begleitet. Ein erhellendes Schlaglicht auf die zwielichtige Welt des internationalen Talentscoutings im Milliardengeschäft Fußball.