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the godfather of japanese soccer

the godfather

Meet the New York Dad Leading China's Soccer Revolution

Tom Byer, once the Mr. Rogers of Japanese soccer, is now bringing his magic to China, thanks to the country's soccer-mad president.
Brian Blickenstaff
2.26.15
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