"Passion" is the story of Japan soccer team coach Philippe Troussier, his struggle to make it as a player and manager and his travels around France, Africa and Japan.
In the book, Troussier also details his philosophy and thinking as he prepares for the World Cup in June. In this, the second of 10 extracts from the book, Troussier details how some tough decisions helped change the direction of his life.
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By the time I was 19, it was getting late to try and make it as a professional player. I had no time to waste.