Nigel Wallis

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Hailing from England's miserable north, soccer (or football to the locals) comes naturally to Nigel. It's in his blood. Finland's boggy, fly-infested swamps are a more acquired taste, as anyone who's been there will testify. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, he can work from the back of a camper van at the foot of Mt Cook in New Zealand, eating salmon noodles with soy sauce.

Swamp Soccer

Article by Nigel Wallis, August 2006

Fill your boots with the stars of swamp soccer as they slog through the bogs of Finland. Read the full article ›

Tags: Festivals & Events • Finland • Sports

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