#19 How to become a professional football player in 12 steps

    #19 How to become a professional football player in 12 steps

    Football is a sport enjoyed by millions in UK. Whether you pull on the shirt for your local team on a Sunday, or just pull on your favorite team's jersey and cheer them on with a pint and a pie, making it as a professional football player has crossed the minds of

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