The day I was kicked out of the youth academy, the coach slapped a termination notice on the table. "Your right foot will never be good enough for professional football."
I said nothing.
That afternoon, I borrowed a jersey and took the field for the opposing amateur team. We beat their youth squad 5–0.
After the match, I tossed the jersey at his feet and walked away.
Later, I went to Borussia Monchengladbach, then Borussia Dortmund. I won six Champions League titles and six Ballon d'Ors.
Later still, I led the Chinese national team onto the pitch for the World Cup final.
A reporter asked me, "What would you like to say to the coach from back then?"
I said, "You were right. My right foot really isn't much good."
"But my left foot is good enough."
The whole stadium fell silent for three seconds.
Then it erupted.
After Getting Kicked Out of the Youth Academy, I Took Europe by Storm with Just My Left Foot. Chapters in reserve, all hand-typed. If you like it, give it a follow.
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The author's writing style is very good. When describing his father's support for him, he uses some details, which is particularly wonderful. He writes about the difficulty and tension of being a star along the way.