Jaafar Khalil's organization plans on launching a free youth soccer academy in January for 100 kids from low-income families.

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Jaafar Khalil wants to share his passion for soccer with underprivileged youth, but without the hefty price tag. Article content

Khalil, who has been playing competitive soccer his entire life, has always thought that programs in Ottawa are cost-prohibitive. Article content Article content

After he moved back to Canada from Lebanon with his mother in 2012, he wanted to continue playing a sport he loved, but recreational youth programs could run anywhere between $75 and $385, depending on the league. If Khalil wanted to join a competitive program, those costs could even balloon to $985.

“Soccer is really, really expensive in Canada. It’s craz

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