Algonquin Young Readers

“Scoring a goal is almost like kissing. The more you do it, the more you want. I wanted to keep scoring until it hurt.”
― Yamile Saied Méndez, Furia

“The rest of my life is a mess, but at least on the pitch I get to do what I love.”
― Yamile Saied Méndez, Furia

“I had forgotten how beautiful fútbol was. Without referees, lines on the ground, trophies, tournaments, or life-changing contracts, the ball was a portal to happiness.”
― Yamile Saied Méndez, Furia

“I was tired of running. We were all buried underneath mountains of blame, shame, guilt, and lies.”
― Yamile Saied Méndez, Furia