![]() ![]() ![]() With his dream seemingly over, Santiago returns to work for his father, until his grandmother gives him an envelope containing money and a plane ticket to London, telling him she sold her jewellery to pay for the ticket. Needing to get to England, Santiago begins to save his money in an old shoe, but his plans are brought to a stop after his father finds the money and uses it to buy a truck which would allow he and Santiago to start their own business, believing that Santiago's dreams of playing in England are hopeless. Foy arranges to get Santiago a trial with Newcastle United, who have recently signed talented new player Gavin Harris. Glen now works as a mechanic in England, but still maintains ties to his old team. Due to his poverty and the fact that he plays solely for a club made up of Hispanics from a local car wash, he feels his chances of making it as a pro are slim, until one day, Santiago is noticed by Glen Foy, a former Newcastle United player. He works as a busboy in a Chinese restaurant while also helping with his father's gardening business for a living. The son of a gardener, Santiago lives with his father, Hernan, his grandmother, Mercedes, and his younger brother, Cesar. Santiago Muñez, a Mexican illegal immigrant living in a barrio section of Los Angeles, is a skilled footballer who plays for his local team on weekends and dreams of playing professionally.
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