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April 11, 2014 05:50 am GMT

One-Legged Soccer Star Is Your Ultimate Inspiration

Nicocalabria

When the World Cup kicks off in Brazil on June 12, the planet's best soccer players will be on display before all of humanity. Superstars such as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Argentina's Lionel Messi and Neymar from Brazil can't be matched in terms of skill, pace or goal-scoring ability at the game's highest level

But when it comes to inspiring stories, not even the world's biggest stars can match the soccer journey of a 19-year-old named Nico Calabria.

See also: Dear America: Start Following MLS Now, Because World Cup

Born with just one leg, Calabria got his start in the sport at an early age. Despite the fact that the beautiful game revolves around the lower limbs, Nico played varsity soccer for his high school and scored a goal that became a viral highlight Read more...

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