India's northeastern state of Mizoram has, for long, been a breeding ground for football players. 15-year-old Lalchungnunga, a football player from the state, has been chosen to train at Germany’s prestigious football league, Bundesliga, for six years.
One of eight siblings born to a daily wage labourer, Lalchungnunga overcame poverty and lack of resources to continue his game. His natural flair for the game has earned him the nickname Mizo Messi (the young footballer is a big fan of the Argentinian star) among friends and locals.
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