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“At the age of five or six I just used to kick the ball with both feet. I wasn't very good to start with but I practised and practised. Once I finally got it, it was an unbelievable sensation. It was then that I realised that if you work at something, it pays off.”

Quote by Filo Tiatia

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Filo Tiatia, born on June 4, 1971, is an individual whose identity and profession remain unclear. more

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