# @clubeleven on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0fvAYpw8d
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/197554-clubeleven-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2020-10-02T00:00:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CLUBELEVEN (@clubeleven) — https://gondola.cc/clubeleven

## Caption

With the California Clasico taking place this weekend, we thought we’d take a look back at this historic rivalry with some shots from all the way back in 2002. Roshan from @globalfootballculture was kind enough to share these photos with us and told us why they mean so much to him.
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"This photo series is emotional for a few reasons. First, it takes me back to my childhood in Southern California. My first love for the sport was with those guys on the bus on our way to watch the likes of Cobi Jones, Kevin Hartman, and Mauricio Cienfuegos play at The Home Depot Center. Our brazilian coach, a working professional who coached us on the side, instilled the global football culture in us from a young age. He hand picked us as 8-10 years olds from the local rec league and formed the team you see on the bus. This was back in 2000, so before high school was a thing, before academy was a thing, he made sure we lived and breathed the game on and off the pitch (hence the team bus). At the time, I was an all-star basketball player in the region aspiring to be the next Kobe Bryant, my idol. So, when the day came where I had to choose one sport over the other, I chose soccer not because of my ability, but because of the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow.
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As time passes I realize how fragile the world can be. From the black lives matter movement, to the global pandemic, these photos gave me a different perspective on things - my life, my job, my family - the things that really matter most. I’m fortunate to be where I am today and I owe a lot of that success to this game and the people I’ve met along the way." 
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Make sure to head over to @globalfootballculture for more great soccer photos from around the world, and thank you Roshan for sharing these gems with us. 
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| CLUBELEVEN | @clubelevenmag | https://gondola.cc/clubelevenmag | Media Company |

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