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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

<p>2020—a year where the entire world shut down because of COVID, a disease that claimed millions of lives and suspended billions from the activities they loved. In the UK, a place so deeply ingrained in its lifestyle of football, the birthplace of the sport, where citizens eat, breathe, and sleep football, the impact of the suspension was felt keenly.</p>

<p>But now, all that was coming to an end. While the lockdown was still in place around the nation, something happened that brought joy to the UK population—football had returned. The Premier League kicked off once again on June 17th, 2020. What a day it was, as Manchester City faced Arsenal, beating them 3-0 with goals from Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne, and their very own star boy, Phil Foden.</p>

Betrayal?