Gian Galang
ESPN THE MAGAZINE
They battle in the forest, soccer gang against soccer gang. They are the underground fighters the World Cup host doesn't want you to see.
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Over nearly four decades on earth, while living in half a dozen cities and two countries, whether employed or not, happy or not, sober or not, I have never -- not ever -- punched someone.
Have you?
Vova laughs at me. Of course Vova has punched someone.