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Soccer for all ages proves a big hit

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There was no love lost when children took on parents at a school soccer fun day at Macau Olympic sports complex earlier this month.

More than 400 children and parents gathered for the May 4 event that included a host of activities for all ages. The carnival was organised by the Macau Sports Development Board and Macau Football Association.

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Dennis Wong, who was at the fun day with his son John, said it was a great way to get involved and have some fun at the same time. Mr Wong, who played soccer as a boy, said he never missed an opportunity to get back on the pitch.

'There's no doubt I am not as fast as I used to be, but it's still a lot of fun,' he said. 'Soccer is such a popular game in Macau and around the world. It takes a great deal of skill to be a professional, but just about anyone can play if they give it a go. It's good to play against the kids because we get an understanding of how good they really are.'

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Jimmy Tseng, 13, a midfielder, has been playing soccer since he was five years old and dreams of becoming a professional one day.

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