Video of police being called to youth soccer game with star 3-year-old draws outrage
CBS News • • sports
Key Points:
- A viral video from a youth soccer game near Orlando, Florida, shows police being called amid a dispute involving a 3-year-old player named Nevada, who is notably skilled and competes against older children.
- The league director, Thomas Hayes, explained to police that the call was due to disruptive behavior from Nevada’s parents, who disagreed with officials instructing their son not to push other players during the game.
- Nevada’s parents claim the police were called because their son was "too good" at soccer, with the mother stating they try to avoid conflict by standing apart from other parents and expressing frustration that their child was effectively being excluded for his talent.
- The incident has sparked widespread public support for Nevada and his family online, including from notable figures like YouTube star Ms. Rachel, while some coaches have criticized the parents' behavior.
- The youth league, i9 Sports, acknowledged the incident on Facebook, stating they are aware of the concerns and are taking the matter seriously.
