The Reformed Hooligan on Fighting for Manchester United
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Length: 09:46
Suhrith Parthasarathy thought he was interviewing a die-hard Manchester United fan on what it's like to follow your team in New York, thousands of miles from home. What he found was more than just a rabid fan. He found a man who lost his freedom defending his team.
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