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Under cover of darkness on the Periyar River, Abbas secretly follows Punnoose, driven by years of resentment.

After watching Brazil play at Stanford Stadium during the 1994 World Cup, Thomas encounters a legendary footballer on an ordinary California street.

Author bio for Thomas Theakanath.

A concise introduction to Sevens.

Media, readings, interviews, and rights inquiries.

Excerpt from the chapter Dashed Dreams.

On a flight from Doha to Kochi, Thomas unexpectedly meets a man who knows his missing friend Abbas.

In Bombay, a young Thomas attends an unlikely job interview that opens the door to a life far beyond Kerala.

Roger Milla steps onto the field against Romania at the 1990 World Cup and creates a moment that will become part of football history.

Kairali Club and AAA meet in a fiercely contested tournament match, with their bitter rivalry coming down to a penalty shootout.