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CONNECTING PEOPLE

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"Our wisdom comes from our experience and or experience comes from our foolishness" - Sacha Guiltry A simple quote. Thirteen words that define aging and becoming wiser. I was fortunate enough to recently visit Bridgetown in Barbados where I got a glimpse what football means to the locals as well as being able to soak up some of the sumptuous Caribbean sun. A-midst the two thunderstorms that occurred. See behind the luxurious and beautiful image that is painted in our minds through the thought of Barbados as a underprivileged and destitute vicinity. An image that is less-broadcasted around the world in travel booklets. "Many people come to Barbados as a holiday and tell us how we live beautiful lifestyles on such a island. But for us, the people of Barbados, this is our work and we must fight for a living. Not a relaxing holiday" - Mary, A local from Christchurch in Barbados. Why do you play football? Some answers to that question may be to win, to be ...