Beyond Borders

Description

Born in Bosnia in the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Aleksandar Duric overcame a difficult childhood to become a junior canoeing champion. Against all odds, he made an unlikely appearance at the 1992 Olympic Games whilst the fires of the Bosnian War raged in his homeland, a war that had tragic consequences for the Duric family.


A nomadic career in football followed, before Duric finally found his feet – and his home – in Singapore. It was in this Southeast Asian nation that Duric truly made his name, becoming an all-conquering force in Singapore’s top domestic league and going on to represent the Singapore national team more than 50 times.


Told in a refreshingly frank and honest manner, Beyond Borders is far more than a footballer’s memoir. Duric’s tale of tragedy and triumph, adversity and adventure, is as surprising as it is inspiring.


“An inspirational read.” 

Bryan Robson, former captain of England and Manchester United



About the Author

Aleksandar Duric, a native Bosnian turned Singaporean citizen, has lived a whirlwind life that led him to become a legend of Singaporean sport. He holds the record for most goals ever scored in Singapore’s top division, the S-League, and made more than 50 appearances for the Singapore national football team despite only making his international debut at the age of 37. 

Beyond Borders was co-written with Glenn Wray, a Northern Irishman who works in the publishing industry in Singapore.