Beating Berlusconi!
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Beating Berlusconi! tells the story of die-hard football fan Kenny Noonan who travels to Istanbul with his mates to watch his beloved Liverpool FC battle for the Champions League crown. This is one man’s attempt to rediscover his belief in himself, his club, his city—and his class.
It was inspired by the remarkable real-life experience of Liverpool fan Mark Radley who followed his team to Istanbul on 25 May 2005. Despairing at seeing Liverpool 0–3 down at half-time, Mark set off in search of a drink—only to find himself in what turned out to be an exclusive VIP area with AC Milan President and Italy’s then-PM, Silvio Berlusconi.
When Mark cheered on the Reds as they drew level in the game’s final minutes, Signor Berlusconi lost it—and things got even stranger.