On September 11, 2001, American journalist and fellow footy traveler Ken McDonald was thousands of miles from home—at Anfield, watching Liverpool play Boa Vista in the Champions League. In this powerful conversation, Ken shares what it was like to learn about the 9/11 attacks while abroad, how Scousers responded, and the story behind an unforgettable, homemade tifo that made the highlight reels that night. He also reflects on what truly makes footy traveling so meaningful—and spoiler: it’s not what you think.
00:29 | Ken's notable background
03:28 | Liverpool vs Boa Vista in the Champions League
07:57 | "The Kop stands with our friends in America"
15:49 | Flying back to America
20:05 | Why Ken doesn't process 9/11 like most Americans
24:17 | Traveling thousands of miles for 2 hours of sport? Worth it!
26:06 | Ken's sales pitch for lower league football
31:37 | Footy scran
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