Player Spotlight: Thaer Almustafa (Joyful FC)

[Translated from Arabic original text]

I talk a lot when I play. Some people say too much. But if no one talks, the field feels empty. I like yelling “mine” or “pass” even when the ball’s not near me.

When we went to Jeju, we played a small game after dinner. It was dark, but the lights were bright like day. I couldn’t stop smiling. I said, “Can we play again tomorrow?” The coach said yes.

That night, I dreamed I was still on the field. I woke up kicking the blanket.