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Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.
  • Afro-Colombian boys play street football on the river waterfront in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian boy plays football during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 7, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players perform a circle passing drill during a training session in a tropical rain storm in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Colombian female football player sits inside the goal during a training session on a dirt playing field in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players participate in a daily training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players wear their jerseys outside, next to the dirt playing field, before playing a match in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players play a match during a training session on a muddy playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Afro-Colombian boys drill shooting during a football training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 8, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player takes off his cleats after a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 5, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player walks through a large water puddle during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 8, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player practices ball control during a training session on a dirt playing field in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players compete for the ball during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 8, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players play a friendly match on a concrete playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 6, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player, wearing only one football boot, participates in a training session on a muddy playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian goal keeper removes a puddle of water before playing a football match on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • An Afro-Colombian female football player poses for a picture after the training session in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 11, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian man, wearing only one football boot, takes a pause during a football training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 5, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players compete for the ball during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 7, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players play a friendly match during a training session on a dirt playing field in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player participates in a training session during a tropical rain storm in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A football coach draws game situations on the board while young Afro-Colombian players watch during a training session in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian boy practices short sprints during a football training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 7, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • An Afro-Colombian boy wears football boots before a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player swings on the crossbar of a goal during a training session in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player scores the goal during a training session in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player takes a pause during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 5, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football player practice ball control during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 8, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • An Afro-Colombian boy, wearing the Colombia national team jersey, walks during a football training session on a muddy playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players warm up by stretching during a training session on a dirt playing field in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players wear their jerseys outside, next to the dirt playing field, before playing a match in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Colombian female football player leans against the goal post bar during a training session on a dirt playing field in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players watch the game from the goal area during a training session in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player warms up by stretching during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 7, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players compete for the ball during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 7, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players wait on the bench for the start of a training session in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 7, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Afro-Colombian boys drill ball control during a football training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 8, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Afro-Colombian boys play street football on the river waterfront in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player watches the game from the goal area during a training session in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • An Afro-Colombian boy prepares football equipment before a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players perform a circle passing drill during a training session in a tropical rain storm in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A pair of worn out goalkeeper’s gloves is seen lying on a dirt playing field during a football match in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player plays a match during a training session on a muddy playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players pose for a team photo before playing a match on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player practices ball control during a training session on a dirt playing field in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Afro-Colombian boys practice short sprints during a football training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 7, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players participate in a daily training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players refresh themselves with rainwater falling from the roof after a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian goal keeper saves the shot during a football training session in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players wear their jerseys and gear outside, next to the dirt playing field, before playing a match in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players compete for the ball during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 7, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Colombian female football player sits inside the goal during a training session on a dirt playing field in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players perform a circle passing drill during a training session in a tropical rain storm in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player walks through a large water puddle during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 8, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player gets up after falling in the mud during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 5, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player wears his jersey and cleats outside, next to the dirt playing field, before playing a match in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 10, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player, carrying his cleats, walks barefoot through a puddle after a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 6, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football player practice shooting in a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player takes a pause during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 5, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian football player, wearing only one football boot, participates in a training session on a muddy playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 9, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players warm up by stretching during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 7, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A young Afro-Colombian goal keeper saves the shot during a football training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 7, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian football players play a friendly match during a training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 6, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • Young Afro-Colombian men compete for the ball during a football training session on a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 8, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.

  • A worn out and leaky football cleat is seen lying beside a dirt playing field in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, on October 8, 2019. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.