A dispatch from the front lines of the new French revolution

Farewell to Quebec

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<p>Brazil&#8217;s Daniel Alves kisses his wife (tattoo) when he scores goals. Guess it&#8217;s easier than kissing his son, whose name is written just below his collarbone. REUTERS/Jorge Silva</p>


Tattoos on the soccer pitch

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