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He rejected the soccer dream at 26. Now he’s telling his story through a new passion

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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Standing alone in a Swedish laundromat, Alfie Whiteman set a 10-second timer on his camera and pondered what to do next. For much of his life as a professional soccer player, there was always someone to make decisions for him – what to eat, where to go and what to wear. Now, alone in unfamiliar surroundings, it was left to him to decide as the timer counted down. With the pressure on, Whiteman opted for the most random…

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How this former soccer star rejected a childhood dream after years of ‘stagnation’

Standing alone in a Swedish laundromat, Alfie Whiteman set a 10-second timer on his camera and pondered what to do next.

3 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States 3 days ago on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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