Roc Nation Sports to Develop Young Soccer Star Nevada Pierre
Three-year-old soccer sensation Nevada Pierre is traveling to Spain for a development program organized by Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports, scheduled for December. This opportunity arises after a viral incident at a youth soccer game in Winter Park, Florida, on October 24, where Nevada faced complaints from parents regarding his performance.
His mother, Martasia Griffin, stated that the police were called due to complaints about Nevada's talent. However, i9 Sports clarified that the police were called over adult disagreements, not Nevada's actions.
The family received a refund for their participation fee. Nevada's GoFundMe has raised over $42,000, and he has gained around 750,000 followers on TikTok.
Roc Nation Sports publicly supported him on Instagram, and former U.S. men's national team player Eddie Johnson has offered to train him at his EJE7 Soccer Academy in Orlando. Johnson noted that Nevada's situation highlights issues in youth soccer, including entitlement and profiling.
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