Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches

Football Travel by Outside Write by Chris Lee

Aug 17, 202638:10Sports & Recreation

We're discussing Cold War football today with Alan McDougall and Tony Shaw, who have written a book about the Cold War as told through ten matches. If you enjoy Outside Write , do please leave a review. Visit Outside Wri...

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