Syrian teen has big pro soccer dream

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This Syrian teen has big soccer dreams

Location: Damascus, Syria

Jemmy Jasous spent years honing his skills

as a refugee in Lebanon

The 14-year-old trained by watching online videos

and has joined an academy now that he has returned home

(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) SYRIAN TEENAGER, JEMMY JASOUS, SAYING:

"I used to search on YouTube about skills for famous players like Ronaldo and Messi. I watched their styles of playing. Then I bought a football and started practicing in the neighborhood where I imitated their moves, I kept practicing until it worked with me."

His father supports his dream to become pro

(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) JEMMY'S FATHER, JACK JASOUS, SAYING:

"I want to make his dream come true. I want him to go international. I hope this dream comes true because that would make my dream, his mother's and brother's dream come true."