ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

With special thanks to:

All the participating clubs. For your help, understanding and support.

Mattias Nykvist. For your belief and advice.

Anton Boström, Adam Nilsson and John Witt. For our Bundesliga hours.

Martin Älveby. Because, no interest is too niche.

Bosse Petersson. Because you believed in me.

Suheyb Sinan Kandemir, Deng Yun, Seung Hwan Hwang and Kieran Chumun. For the French football we shared.

Hampus Collén, Ludwig Lindebratt and Erik Westerlund. For your never-ending support.

Jakob Lotz. For the most beautiful crest out there.

Sjökrickan. For our friendship.

My grandfather, Stig. For making me dream.

Mum and Dad. For all your love and support.

Marie, my love. Because you read each crest, every note and every letter in this book with the same glow, spark and passion as you take care of me.

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