Posted on November 27, 2018
Soul of Africa: The Migrant Footballers Winning Over Hearts in Spain
Young footballers around the world dream of following in their heroes’ footsteps and going to Europe to play for top teams like Barcelona. A group of mainly African migrants has taken a first step, with the help of a sympathetic coach they have formed their own team in the Spanish leagues. Henry Ridgwell reports from Jerez, the club offers far more than a weekend of soccer practice for the young men, many of whom have risked their lives to reach Spanish shores.
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