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Academy Success — Good News & Uplifting Stories

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Liverpool's Lewis Koumas, 21, Makes Champions League History
Sports•Oct 16

Liverpool's Lewis Koumas, 21, Makes Champions League History

Academy graduate Lewis Koumas became Liverpool's youngest player to score and assist in a Champions League match, breaking a record held by Steven Gerrard since 2001. The 21-year-old Welsh midfielder is seizing his unexpected first-team opportunity and inspiring a new generation of academy players.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Teen Floyd Samba Scores Twice in Stunning Man City Debut
Sports•Sep 18

Teen Floyd Samba Scores Twice in Stunning Man City Debut

Seventeen-year-old Floyd Samba marked his Manchester City first-team debut with two goals in a 5-0 victory, capping off a remarkable journey from the club's under-nine academy. The son of former Premier League defender Christopher Samba is already showing he's ready for the big stage.

BBC Sport•3 min read