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Police Call on 3-Year-Old Soccer Player
Police called on 3-year-old soccer player after parents complained he was hogging the ball.
In brief
Police called on 3-year-old soccer player after parents complained he was hogging the ball. Police intervened in Florida soccer game after 3-year-old Nevada was accused of hogging the ball, leading to league refund and family claims of targeting. Originally reported by Complex.
Police Response
Police were called on 3-year-old Nevada during a Florida soccer game after he reportedly defeated the opposing team.
“They really called the police on a 3-year-old because he had the ball too much”
Family Claims
Nevada's family says the league asked them to leave and refunded fall registration after other parents complained he was hogging the ball.
“Parents like, 'Oh, we paid for this just like you did'”
Police Statement
Winter Park police confirmed the matter was civil, not criminal, with no arrests or trespassing reported.
“No one was arrested, trespassed, or forced to leave the park”
League Refund
Nevada's mother said her son was 'targeted throughout the season because of his talent' and the league offered a refund for him to leave the program.
“He's 3 years old. His teammates are four and five. He's the youngest on the team”
The short version
Police intervened in Florida soccer game after 3-year-old Nevada was accused of hogging the ball, leading to league refund and family claims of targeting.
