Long Distance Love: A Passion for Football

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Grant Farred's journey through South Africa, England, and the United States is intertwined with his lifelong passion for football, particularly Liverpool. His narrative explores the complexities of race and class politics in the sport, revealing how football shapes and reflects his identity as a colonial subject. Through personal anecdotes, he examines the dual nature of players as both idols and villains, highlighting the sport's role in his personal growth and understanding of societal contradictions.