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What Happens When Football Isn’t Forever? | BBC News
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January 4, 2026
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29:03Now PlayingFor thousands of young players, football feels like a lifelong dream, until academies release them.
Futures shift in an instant, leaving players to rebuild identity, find new paths, and cope with the loss of a game that once defined everything.
This story reveals resilience, heartbreak, and hope beyond the pitch
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