The essay about growing up poor, feeling immense pressure starting very young and being confronted with ongoing racism hits like a truck.
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Instead or in addition to watching the #Worldcup, consider reading the story of Romelu Lukaku: "I've got some things to say". https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/romelu-lukaku-ive-got-some-things-to-say
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