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Jonathan Stroud
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After hearing Galeano talk about players being walking advertisements, it made me think of how much capitalism has invaded sports. This is also why I really like Galeano’s writing and this book. The book talks about the spirit of soccer and these players. How it changed their lives and how beautiful this game can be
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Jonathan Stroud
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“Evicted by cars, trapped by violence, condemned to isolation, we live packed in ever closer to one another and feel ever more alone, with ever fewer meeting places and ever less time to meet.” But every now and then, “[We] kick the ball every so often out of sheer joy.”
— Mar 10, 2026 07:40PM
Jonathan Stroud
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Religion and politics are so infused in this game it’s crazy
— Mar 09, 2026 03:49PM
Jonathan Stroud
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Uruguay’s history in soccer is freaking beautiful
— Mar 04, 2026 04:06PM
