Grant Wahl

Follow a group of talented African boys as they chase their dreams of becoming soccer superstars in The Away Game. This captivating book explores the audacious Football Dreams program, funded by Qatar, which scours Africa for the next Lionel Messi. Author Sebastian Abbot follows the boys as they are discovered on dirt fields, trained in Doha, and compete for a chance at Europe's top clubs. The story is interwoven with an examination of the art and science of spotting talent at such a young age, and the role of game intelligence over data analytics. Against a geopolitical backdrop of Qatar's rise, The Away Game is a deeply moving and unforgettable tale of joy and pain.