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Since I was a kid, I have always wanted to be a soccer player. It is my big dream to play for a famous team one day and make my family proud. I want to show them that all the time and sacrifices they made were worth it. I always imagine myself playing in a big stadium with many fans cheering and shouting my name. It makes me happy to think about that. I want to play with the best players in the world. This dream is the one and only goal I have in life, and I feel lucky to have such a goal.The last few months have not been easy. I don\u2019t really know what steps I need to take to become a professional soccer player. I feel a little stuck. I want to find more chances and opportunities to grow, but I don\u2019t know where to look. Sometimes, I don\u2019t even feel like going to soccer. I get headaches, I feel cold, or I\u2019m just tired. But even when I feel that way, I still go to practice. I go because I remember how much I\u2019ve always wanted this. Since I was a little kid, I\u2019ve dreamed of being a star. I truly enjoy the game.Playing soccer brings me so much joy. It gives me a special feeling that is hard to explain. Soccer has taught me many things in life, like how to be disciplined, how to be thankful, how to stay positive, and how to work hard. It also taught me to be consistent and never give up. That is why I play soccer every single day. It is not just a sport to me \u00a0it is a big part of who I am.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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