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"Football isn't just a game"—it's life.

For 16-year-old David Jones, football is more than a sport; it's an escape, a calling, and the only thing that makes sense in a world full of challenges. The electric thrill of scoring a last-minute winner, the roar of the crowd—it’s the closest thing to freedom he knows.

But David's journey is far from simple. Blessed with extraordinary talent yet burdened by fiery anger, he’s fighting battles on and off the pitch. Growing up as the son of a Nigerian immigrant and a British mother, David navigates the pressures of cultural expectations, the weight of his own ambitions, and the scrutiny of a sport that demands perfection.

Passion drives him forward, but his temper holds him back. Can he channel his emotions and prove himself worthy of being football's next big star?
 David Jones: The Next big thing is a gripping coming-of-age story about resilience, identity, and the unrelenting pursuit of dreams.


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The Next Big Thing

The call connected, and David heard his mother's warm voice through the line.

"Hello, sweetheart! How are you?" Tabitha asked, her tone brimming with love.

David smiled, even though she couldn't see it. "Hey, Mom. I'm good."

"How are you coping, my boy? How's everything going over there? And don't lie to me—what have you been eating? Don't tell me it's just takeout!"

David chuckled nervously, scratching the back of his head. "No, it's not just takeout," he replied awkwardly, avoiding elaboration.

Tabitha sighed but didn't press further. "Hmm. Well, how's home?" David asked, steering the conversation away from his questionable eating habits.

His mother hesitated for a moment. "It's been tough, sweetheart. You know, with COVID, the shop's been closed for a while. And being a nurse during all this hasn't been easy. I'm one of the ones who didn't stay in the office; I've been out there on the front lines."

Clash of perspectives