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The Shortest History of Soccer: From Ancient Kicking Games to the World's Most Popular Sport
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Tracing soccer’s rise schoolyard kicking matches to one of the world’s most popular sports, this historical exploration spans sold-out stadiums, legendary wins and the behind-the-scenes politics that shaped the game into what it is today.
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