The Chance - The Constant Battle

For eight months, 100 young footballers lived and breathed their chance.

It was a test of commitment and perseverance; of pain and sacrifice.

Physically and mentality, it pushed players to new levels, driven by the ultimate aim: to earn a place in the Nike Academy.

Starting July 2011, the Final 8 will experience the game at the professional standard they've spent years working to achieve.

They will have to prepare. They will have to perform. They will have to excel.

They can never stop.

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[ArgenisGalvez]

I think it's kinda sad when other countries get annoyed when America calls football, soccer. Yeah we call it soccer, but we play it just the same as someone would in Europe. Watching this video just makes me feel good that I'm a soccer player (football player). And I don't care if I call it soccer, nevertheless I'm proud I have the passion and the love for this beautiful game.

[Asep20MUFC]

I like the attitude of the guy at 10:04 he's gonna go far hopefully. Best wishes to these guys thumbs up!

[artsistellar]

@Cocaine8711 Gør de ikke? Det var dog mærkeligt, din forpulede møgluder.

[Cocaine8711]

@artsistellar You're an idiot. Not everyone in the world speaks English.

[ArgenisGalvez]

@artsistellar I call it by both names. Depending on who I talk to. Nevertheless, I'm still talking about the same sport. My coach is from England and calls it by both names as well. I don't understand why it's such a big deal on what we call it. The game is still the same. I can say "I'm going to see watch some soccer and see Barcelona play." and obviously, it would still indicate that I'm going to watch football by context clues. Don't get offended. I don't mean offend anyone.

[FootballVideosInHQ]

How Do You Get The Chance To Get Into The Academy Itself?!?! I Have The skills. I Have The Vision. i Have The Additude. I'm Not Being Cocky But I Breath Football I Work So Hard, And I Know I Can Be The Top! Problem Is, My County, Not Many Scouts Come Here. But One Of The Greatest Players OF ALL TIME -Gearoge Best Comes From Here, Northern Ireland. Ever Since I Was 4 I Dreamed of Being A Pro And Now That i'm 12 I Have Worked 8 Years NON-STOP Of Hard Work. I'll Be Putting Videos Of Me Soon, Bye!!!

[artsistellar]

@ArgenisGalvez Just like you don't call an apple a banana, you don't call football, soccer. The name is football, no matter your origin.

[IICCCRISII]

@ArgenisGalvez SOCCER AND FOOTBALL ARE NOT THE SAME.

SOCCER- LOWER QUALITY OF FOOTBALL. SOCCER IS BORING, SLOW, PLUS SOCCER LEAGUE AKA MLS SUCKS.

FOOTBALL- MUCH MORE EXCITING, FAST PACE, ENTERTAINING PLUS BETTER LEAGUES AKA LA LIGA PREMIER LEAGUE.

Soccer- LA GALAXY 0- Football FC Barcelona 5

Soccer 0-5 Football

Football is better

[chohw0916]

@ArgenisGalvez its football, not soccer

[TomM7802]

2:32 well all of england knows that now...