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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 tension in the room seemed to heighten as Joel asked the question again, despite Ed having already provided an answer.

Ed, hearing this, furrowed his brows and said, "Sir, it's, Ehm, just like I said—these are the players we're intending to buy this summer. They should be more than—"

Before he could finish, Joel slammed his hands on the table, shouting, "Enough!" Clearly, that was not the response he had hoped for.

Joel Glazer, the second son of the late businessman and billionaire Malcolm Glazer, had come from humble beginnings in real estate before branching out into healthcare and other industries. But his most successful venture had been in sports.

Malcolm had acquired both English giants—Manchester United of the Premier League and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. Both clubs had experienced massive growth under his ownership, generating enormous profits. The jewel of it all, however, had been Manchester United.

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