Women’s soccer star Nikkole Teja has determined to stroll away from the gorgeous recreation.
Six months in the past, the 24-year-old, who boasts 369,000 followers on social media, began importing varied footage on a subscription content material website alongside her sporting commitments. Teja joined Mexican aspect Club Puebla shortly after she was launched by Liga Femenina MX aspect Nexeca final summer season.
Football had at all times been the precedence for the American, however her aspect hustle, which sees followers pay as much as £14 a month for her unique footage and modelling shoots, has been extraordinarily profitable. Nevertheless, she was nonetheless emotional in regards to the concept of departing skilled soccer for good.
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She introduced her retirement in an announcement on social media which stated: “I have made the by no means easy decision to retire from professional soccer. If I only live this one life, I am very happy to have gotten to know and love football.
“If there’s life after that, I hope to return into contact with soccer once more and really feel that soccer loves me too.” Appearances were hard to come by during her stint at the club, which is based in Mexico City.
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When she referenced her former aspect, Teja had a thinly-veiled swipe. She added: “Many thanks to Club Puebla for this opportunity, which, although short, was quite fun. I arrived in this country alone, at the age of 18, without knowing anyone and without speaking the language.
“But I at all times had the dream of enjoying soccer. I haven’t got to show something to anybody however myself. I do know what I’m value as a participant, a daughter, a pal and most of all as an individual.
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“I will not regret my departure. But I will regret the experiences I had to go through.” Her membership additionally launched an announcement of their very own, confirming her choice to concentrate on new challenges away from the pitch.
It learn: “Club Puebla Feminil reports that Nikkole Teja has decided to undertake personal projects independent of soccer, so it causes withdrawal from our squad. We appreciate your professionalism in the time you were within the institution and wish you success in whatever comes.”