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The Boy in Brazil: Living, Loving and Learning in the Land of Football
Seth Burkett
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Description for The Boy in Brazil: Living, Loving and Learning in the Land of Football
Paperback. A charming and insightful account of life as the only English professional footballer in Brazil, host nation of the 2014 World Cup finals. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 260.
When Seth Burkett travelled to Brazil for a youth tournament with his local team Stamford, he was stunned by what happened next. Spotted by a scout, he accepted an offer to join Sorriso Esporte Clube in the central state of Mato Grosso and became a media celebrity as well as the only English professional in the football-crazy country. THE BOY IN BRAZIL is a charming and insightful account of his magical season in the sun as an 18-year-old in Sorriso - Portuguese for smile - and takes a bittersweet look at the beautiful game and cultural concerns of the ... Read more
When Seth Burkett travelled to Brazil for a youth tournament with his local team Stamford, he was stunned by what happened next. Spotted by a scout, he accepted an offer to join Sorriso Esporte Clube in the central state of Mato Grosso and became a media celebrity as well as the only English professional in the football-crazy country. THE BOY IN BRAZIL is a charming and insightful account of his magical season in the sun as an 18-year-old in Sorriso - Portuguese for smile - and takes a bittersweet look at the beautiful game and cultural concerns of the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Floodlit Dreams Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
St Albans, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780992658526
SKU
V9780992658526
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-10
About Seth Burkett
Seth Burkett is a graduate of Loughborough University and an England futsal international. This is his first book. THE BOY IN BRAZIL is edited by award-winning sports writer Ian Ridley under the imprint of Floodlit Dreams, and was shortlisted in the Best Football Book category of the Cross Pens British Sports Book Awards, 2015.
Reviews for The Boy in Brazil: Living, Loving and Learning in the Land of Football
An Englishman coming to my country to play professional football? This is a good story. DENILSON, Arsenal and Sao Paulo. An enchanting story, well told. Surely the definitive novice's guide to football in Brazil. PATRICK BARCLAY, London Evening Standard. A remarkable, funny account that quickly drags the reader along for the ride. THE DAILY RECORD. ... Read more