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866: Watch Out for That Tree

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Confronting the Past: A Soccer Journey

This chapter explores Kieran Morris's meeting with Alexander Lopez in Costa Rica, where they discuss the athlete's past, including his nickname 'the Honduran Maradona.' Through their candid dialogue, they reflect on the impact of identity and the significance of nicknames in sports culture.

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