What Happens When Football Isn鈥檛 Forever?
When football academies release young players, futures change overnight. Lives are reshaped as they face the challenge of moving on from the game that once defined them.
For thousands of young players, football feels like a lifelong dream, until academies release them. Futures shift in an instant, leaving players to rebuild identity, find new paths, and cope with the loss of a game that once defined everything. What happens when football isn鈥檛 forever? This story reveals resilience, heartbreak, and hope beyond the pitch.
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