When Friday Comes

In this engaging audiobook, James Montague chronicles the Middle East's remarkable ascent to football prominence leading up to the Qatar World Cup. As the only Western journalist embedded in the region for two decades, Montague explores the evolution of football amidst political upheaval, lavish club ownership, and passionate fan cultures. Through his travels across the Middle East, he shares vivid stories of players, supporters, and community movements, offering a compelling portrait of a dynamic and often controversial football landscape.