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The Goalkeeper - The Outsider

March 21, 2014

"When a goal's scored, the team turn their backs on you to return the ball to the centre spot". That's how former USA keeper Kasey Keller described his job.

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The Goalkeeper - The Outsider

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For British journalist Jonathan Wilson, goalies are the ultimate scapegoat. But they're also often the most colorful and eccentric players on a team. Kick off! dives into the history of the goalkeeper, from 1863 to the present day.

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