A Life Too Short
The Tragedy of Robert Enke
by Ronald Reng
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Soccer, Sports, and Sports.
Here, awardwinning writer Ronald Reng pieces together the puzzle of his lost friend's life. On November 10, 2009, the German national goalkeeper, Robert Enke, stepped in front of a passing train. He was 32 years old. Viewed from the outside, Enke had it all. He was a professional goalkeeper who had played for a string of Europe's top clubs, includ...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Soccer, Sports, and Sports.
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“Goalkeeper such a solitary position. An individual in a team game. A striker makes a mistake, few remember. Goalkeeper's errors can haunt them forever. Please read this remarkable book to understand depths of mental duress players like Karius operate under”
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