He arrived at practice that afternoon with a bright smile, joking easily with his teammates, sharing his plans for the upcoming season, and radiating the kind of energy that made coaches and friends alike take notice. His laughter echoed across the field, blending with the sounds of cleats striking turf and the rhythmic bounce of soccer balls. For a moment, it seemed like any other day of practice—full of promise, routine, and youthful optimism. But within minutes, the ordinary turned terrifying. The 14-year-old mentioned a strange, growing pain, a sensation that initially seemed minor but quickly escalated. Coaches, initially concerned...
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