TT footballer, Ronaldo team up

YOUNG footballer Damian Prescott sports, instead of eyebrows, two Nike “swooshes” tatooed on his face which can be described as war scars and has a passion for success, a passion he believes coupled with hard work could help him realise his dreams.

The former Airport’s Authority semi-professional player who endorses the talents of senior national players Marvin Andrews and Arnold Dwarika took a page out of Stern John’s book and spoke about the attitude of our nation’s sportsmen mainly footballers. He said they lacked passion for the discipline (football) and though they may have the talent, does not show the drive needed to succeed internationally. Prescott, who since 1997 went to the United States in search of a football scholarship with a team of all-stars coached by Ron La Forest and included such players as St. Nicholas Benjamin and Richard Santano, returned to Trinidad to gain Pro League and national team experience to beef up his resume as he hopes to play professionally in France.

While in the US, Prescott was discovered by Enzo, a Japanese coach, and played in the US Super League. But he sustained an ankle injury which forced him to sit out play for a while. Prescott is eager to return to football and is currently training with North East Stars. He believes that with his new attitude and improved fitness he is set to see his dreams come to fruition. Having also played on the United Nations’ football team which was coached by Diego Maradona’s cousin, Remy, Prescott received an invitation to play in an Europe vs The World charity football match.

In this charity match, Prescott is set to line up alongside FIFA Footballer of the Year Ronaldo, Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane. Prescott has a great confidence in his ability to succeed and if his playing ability matches up he may become a force on the French football fields. He  also made calls for our footballers to do some charity work, especially with the AIDS and crime epidemics looming.