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Football academies: When chasing a dream becomes a nightmare

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Collin Skhoyimue was signed to a League One club's academy just before his 14th birthday.

Two months into his contract, he was selected to play a match above his age grade.

Collin suffered an injury to the cartilage in his knee during the game and was subsequently released.

The 21-year-old says it was like "somebody taking his dream away".

Collin hopes to use his story to inspire and motivate people around the world. "I've been through a lot and when you've been through a lot you have a lot to give so I feel like I have a lot to give back," he says..

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63

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52

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86

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informal

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English

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32

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medium-lived

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