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Saddick Adams's parents and FIFA screwed his career. First, his parents signing him to a club without informing him and secondly FIFA charging him $50,000. That's just crazy to think about.
You can't blame the parents. FIFA shouldn't have treated him like that. They should simply have made ATM pay off the Tunisian Club since that useless club too didn't want him to progress. ATM would have gladly paid to settle the dispute. It's the same as punishing an underage with maximum adult sentence.
@@itsvocalben Yes you can smh, not for signing the initial contact (which was still not right how it went down), BUT, all his dad had to do was let Atleti know he was signed to ESS, very simple, they would have probably bought out his cheap contract or paid a transfer fee.
We're talking about an organization that not only organize huge events and competitions, but also choose who wins. FIFA it's not so different to Vince McMahon.
I played under 12 with him in Sunyani before he moved to Ajax academy in Obuase. To me he's the best footballer I've ever seen and played with. That guy is a whole team. God gave him all the qualities a footballer can have. Playing with Sadick Adams (Saadi) winning is always assured.
@@mr.sushi2221Bro i dont want to sound like a kod or sonthing but to be fair you dont know what racism is like this kid expiriened in Serbia the people out there are really racist they dont allow no other culture in their familly and exclude anybody else than pure Serbians thats crazy bro the war there was because of Bosnians living there without there permision so they just imprisoned them and killed them in the most humalating way possible it was crazy back there so dont speak about racism here in America its somtime the opposite that the withes are getting more racism than the Afro Americains but ok
You've made me cry. 😢😭 As a Ghanaian I still don't understand why this happened to him. The only thing to prolly smile about is that he once played for my local team.
Truly a sad story. I only wish Sadick the best on his retirement from pro football and hope he can somehow make a positive impact on the youth of the next generation
I'm not even African and I didn't know about Sadick until now, but seeing him shoot powerful shots like that and getting wasted in the Tunisian League is so devastating. Knowing that he could've become one of the best players of our time, but he wasn't given that opportunity.
My heart goes out to him and others that go through this, I pray he’s able to make things better for himself and future young players like he’s working on to do
It’s not only FIFA holding back players. I met a Ghanaian in the Army in 98 he was only 18. He was invincible. We both made all Army and had a match against a certain German club and he scored two goals in our loss. Three clubs wanted to sign him and the commander wouldn’t let him out his contract even though they were willing to pay it off. His name was Tulani. Last thing I heard he was playing for a club in ROK. I hope he’s doing well wherever he is or whatever he got into
I remember this kid from a under 17 world Cup. Extremely explosive player. This is so sad. I remember watching him from my living room in Jamaica...and you just never saw anyone else like him...
saddick adams woow, he was so special same thing with dom adiyiah and ransford osei around that time smh so much ghanaian talent at the youth level who couldn’t make it to the biggest stage around that time man look at 2013’s squad as well😢great vid bro🔥🔥
Adiyiah was a one-competition wonder, but nothing more. He struggled to score in the Norwegian third tier (and was a non-factor in their top division), and he was so bad the Fredrikstad staff couldn't believe AC MIlan had come to sign him: they though it was a prank and laughed all the way home from Milan with the money they got. And it wasn't even a "he faked his age" deal, because he was always subpar. Adams as well, besides the time at Atletico, the rest of his career was underwhelming to levels you can't just blame it on the fine and on the forced move to Tunisia.
What FIFA did about Sadick’s situation was truly heartless. Please help spread awareness by sharing this video with your friends 🙏 Sadick retired at 33 years old just a month ago. His retirement post legit made me tear up a little. Man did not deserve what happened to him. m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0HDvenUXk7UNFbB1WLP9ivyLR16Xm3iBMZYgjn147GmFmM9aAmuPHVBCzSyMpDn6Ql&id=100001665860566 After really looking over his career and contacting him on Facebook, Sadick truly seems like a humble and hard working guy. Dude could have some generational securing wealth smh. Life can be very unfair sometimes but Sadick is living proof that you just have to stay positive. Congrats to him for still doing what he loved and playing professionally all over the world. Respect 🙏
Thank you for these informative videos on the beautiful game and its players, you recount tales of pain, happiness, triumph, hardships, comebacks and etc all through futbol, a game which has given us as viewers such a 🎢 roller-coaster of emotions, but will forever be grateful to the game that has given so much, for these memories that you have helped resurface I PERSONALLY THANK YOU. Keep up the great work and will continue to support your page!
@@RaymarFootball I knew a little about his FIFA ban that got his career stunted but you didn’t know into details as you have explained here. Keep the good work up
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@@RaymarFootball when he was signed, I remember a newspaper here stating that he is a player from Ghana national team and had played for Athletico Madrid. I tried to imagine what type of fall he had to fall from La Liga to BPL. Looks like now I get it.
But this wouldn't have happened if his father just refused to sign the contract. Their punishment was harsh especially with the fine but he did deserve to hold some kind of sanction for it
Without complicit Africans, the Atlantic Slave Trade wouldn't be successful! No European could go into Africa, capture Africans and ship them to the Caribbean, USA, Central and South America! I know who I trust!
@@RaymarFootballwhich technically means they never valued his potential. If they had thought he was worth more that the fine or potential agreement they would have fought for him. But they saw him as a gamble not worth taking.
because fifa could have at the very least not fined a kid more money than his contracts were even worth. but still they could have seen that it was his father not him, and given him the benefit of the doubt
I remember Saddick Adams very well I remember how he would teach us how to shoot balls I was 12 then when I first met him During that U17 WC in 2007 Adams was just on fire especially his equaliser against SPain
Organizations like FIFA shouldn’t exist beyond just organizing the World Cup. The idea that they have the power to fine players and ruin their lives is insane. Players should be able to go wherever they are wanted, not held prisoner by clubs.
The crazy thing is that the parents probably never supported him playing football.. same with Iheanacho his dad never supported him playing football but as a soon as he got Mancity opportunity the dad quickly sold his name rights and collected so much money from different people.. Africans need to wake up .. poverty is not an excuse
The fact is that not all players who were so good at youth stage continue with the same level of performance at the senior stage . Some just fade away as they get older
I wouldn't really say FIFA screwed him over, since it's his parents who are mainly to blame. Of course they couldn't have known Adams would blow up after the WC, but they didn't have to hide it from him or Athletico either. FIFA just enforced the rules of the contract imo, which in the end is a legal agreement signed by Adams' parents and the Tunisian club. The $50k fine was a bit much tho :/
Tbh his father shouldn't have signed that contract specially before the u17 tournament which is a very big deal for a bright talent like him. The sad thing is he didn't know at the time.
@@randominterestingvideos4733 don't blame him that much 🤣 generation z, always act like they know it all but don't know nothing Sadick and Ransford osei combination was a blast u17 world cup
@@RaymarFootball completely agree. We slavs have a tendency to act hostile to none familiar things (history kinda thought to do that). And sadly things like this occur. Luckily in recent years it has gotten better an major clubs in my country have started picking up black players without a hitch. Hopefully the rest of eastern Europe can do the same.
World soccer magazine ruined him too... Never he was supposed to be first in this ranking ahead of already well known players like Benzema, Ozil...his parents signing a contract without telling him too
Don’t blame FIFA. We Africans like to ruin each other. Tunisia knew what they were doing. Even they are racist and refuse to be seen as Africans. This misfortune has its root in the African culture of disunity and division, envy and poverty. God have mercy on us. Sorry Saddick. Though brief, you’ll be in my heart as Ali Jarah is ❤
Good video, Raymar. I've heard of Sadeek Adam's name, but I didnt really know who he was. But I hate to see this in football. I hate FIFA, they're a corrupt foundation. And they let the people they like make it so far. I'm back! You haven't seen Fluiad in a while 😂 Great Video keep it up! ❤❤❤
African parent always taking every chance to show their parental right,they act as god over you, even when MichaelJordan was under aged his parent still let him decide which contract will be better for him between adidas and Nike and converse but today the right is history
Easy fix: Just look at what Messi did. There’s a variety of outcomes where this didn’t happen. He could’ve either lost his agent so he can consider himself a free agent and figure it out from there. He could’ve naturalized himself a citizen so he’s not considered international. He could’ve just waited until he was over 18.
Adam's dad literally signed the first contract that was thrown at him! There is no way his dad had any involvement in developing Adams like taking Saddick to train because if he did dad would have been very cautious in how he managed Saddicks career. Dad doesn't have a clue about football, all dad saw was $ signs....
The Fine was so unfair especially considering that he wasn't an established player yet. In the case of Mikel Obi of Nigeria, Chelsea paid compensation to Manchester United and his agent was fined. That is what should have been done for Saddick as well, his father should have been fined and compensations paid by Atletico Madrid. Even though we know he would have been involved in the paying, Atletico might also have helped out. Again, the amount of the fine was too much. Etoile de Sahel of Tunisia was and is one of the bigger clubs in Africa, so I don't really blame the father for rushing to sign the contract, but Etoile could have also called the father and the kid before calling FIFA. I am sure they would do things differently now. Knowing that they have killed a promising career.
A great example of making a decision in haste without thinking things through and i blame the parents regardless of their situation. i only have one regret in life where the outcome was negative due to me making a decision quickly and if i had just been patient, the outcome would have been better.
his dad blew it. if fifa didn't screw him, he could have gone on to great things. the fact his dad signed him to tunisia without his knowledge should have had a part in fifas decision. as per usual, poor form fifa, poor form!!!
I don't really blame fifa, their hands were tied, at least his father should have informed him and Athletico Madrid of the contract they had signed, they may have come to a compromise
it’s just a very sad situation overall tbh. at the same time his parents really needed him to go pro, but they still shoulsnt have done it. and fifa shouldnt have been so heartless
I was a staying near to saddick house her step mother was a good friend of mine mom. Saddick came in from Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 , northern part of Ghana with full energy and potential, you can’t stand him with physical and energy, he can dribble the whole area with energy and power , but lack education. Education was his main problem, because he can’t read and write , he had the energy and potentials , saddick was better than Falcaou but he couldn’t read
I think its pretty unfair to say his parents "screwed him over." They obviously acted out of desperation because of their situation. I live in Africa and i see with my own eyes how bad some people's situation is. Dirt poor would be an understatement. Their level of desperation clouded their judgement but there's no way you can convince me their intentions were evil.
while it sort of was their fault, definitely cant blame them (mentioned the same thing) but just a sad situation overall and FIFA could have pleased both sides if they cared enough
@@RaymarFootball Do a video on Jean Chera, a Santos player who was considered better than Neymar, but had his career ruined by his dad's greed. Kid was already making money but dad wanted more. (Adams' parents weren't greedy imo, just desperate and uneducated).
Lots of players are quality at a young age but never make it for various reasons. He had to honour the contract with the Tunisian club by law. However FIFA could have banned him for 4 months with 3 months suspended if he broke the rule a second time. That would have been a win for everyone. As for the that’s FIFA they have no shame. If Atletico wanted him that badly they could have paid the fine and transfer to his club. He was the number one teenager in the world so the money would have well spent. So why didn’t they? Why did no other big club come after him? At some stage he lost his way it happens a thousand a season. Just because he was the best at 17 doesn’t mean he would be the best 5 years later. He played for 16 clubs in his career that says everything about his maturity and mentality. FIFA are a disgrace to football and I would love to blame them but sadly it’s on Adams himself. He’s an intelligent guy he knows it’s on him. Hopefully he will still achieve many great things in football and more importantly for his country and the Ghanaian people.
He's innocent and humble and with great potential in his young age. This is pure crime done by FIFA. Football is ruined because of FIFA, UEFA because they don't punish the rich teams like mam City but instead kill the dreams and lives of the innocent and less privileged football talents
His father's greed was the problem. He could have tried diiscussing with the Tunisian tram and pushed Athletico to speak with Etoile Du Sahel. Fifa wasn't the prroblem here. His father was the problem.
I found old news from 2008. Saddick Adams: "The most interested were Betis, Celta, Villarreal, Cadiz and Nantes, however, I followed the advice of my management agency to try out in Vojvodina. I know that many will wonder why I did not choose one of the Belgrade clubs, Partizan or Red Star. The answer is simple : I simply could not refuse Mr. Butorović". "I did not expect such a warm welcome and, above all, the friendly relationship of all club structures. This especially applies to the president of the club, Mr. Butorović, who left a strong impression on me. An impression worthy of an English gentleman, dedicated to business and the club," began Adams. Now African people are way better accepted in Serbia than before. When I say "better accepted in Serbia" I am talking about ultras. Saddick was something new in our sport and hooligans' didn't like it, that's why he was in bad position. That's just my guess.
Usually once youre “old” (early 20s) and still arent playing in a top league your consideration goes down considerably unless you really have breakout seasons
FIFA doesn't like him, because he's black. FIFA only wants a wonderkid that should meet their requirements. They need bright lads, or not so dark to shine, it should be good boys or bad boys, because they're easy to sell. In Balotteli case, you can see the whole world can't deny that Mario incredible talent back then, but FIFA were on project 'Messi v Ronaldo'. So they put racism issues to drown him from the industry. It's funny when they said, "Stop Racism".
When everything in life fails, blame it on the "white man" Why wasn't his parents fined and why did his parents allow him to sign for Atletico knowing he was already tied to a Tunisian club? Every player develops at different stages. Some players would be potential world beaters in their teens, then end up playing non-league the time they hit their early to mid twenties. That's why they have under 16 to under 23 international sides.Most players don't get a regular spot in the first team until they hit 22'-23 So there was absolutely nothing holding this player back.Vardy and Wright never played premier league football until they were well into their mid 20's Ronaldo tipped Fabio Paim to be twice as good as him at the academy but Paim never made it as a professional. I suspect Adams was the same. Destined for greatness.This had nothing to do with his ban or lack of opportunity to suggest it was racism is deplorable he got screwed by his own parents and victimhood. Players that really want to succeed... succeed.Victimhood mentality makes these people think getting treated equally is discrimination.
This is an absolute disgrace! Those heathens from FIFA ruined a bright career! The racism he suffered in Serbia is disgusting. But it's not surprising!😡🤢🤮
I understand why people would blame FIFA but none of this would've happened if it wasn't for his selfish and dishonest parents. He really is a good kid for still trying to support his family financially even after having his whole future fucked up by his own parents. I hope they at least feel guilty for how their child's life turned out.
True, they could have at least not fined the struggling youngster. You also have to understand the parents might have been desperate, it’s tough out there. Of course it’s also their fault but just a sad situation overall
FIFA fined him accordingly, yeah it sucks but by the rules and regulations they had in place, regardless of the circumstances, Adams had to be fined u fortunately
The parents didn't say anything when the atlético Madrid agent showed up.. fifa bends the rules when they want to, This shows how racism still plays a big part on the world.
In his interview, he said the agent from atletico told them it was okay since sadick was underage his signature wasnt official. However his parents signature for the tunisian club was official. Still yes, fifa’s decision was heartless and bs. Couldve done it if they wanted to indeed
What he said is perfectly true,we're frustrated here,the pressure is dreadful,even if a better league team is coming for you,it's a challenge,opportunistic behaviour 🤨
His country's football association should provide evidence of what they did to support his in his travail if not they failed him. I am sure the Tunisian team failed in their part so why did nobody fight for him?
That is when a bigger player has to step up bc football is very political. Neymar wasn't supposed to sign for Barcelona but Brazil puts a lot of investment in football to allow a club from another country sabotage their investment no matter the kind of contracts Neymar's father had signed before Barcelona came knocking. Ghana Football Association uses players as means to an end (money) instead of investing in them. Sports merchandising, intellectual property, trademarks, image rights generate more money long term than participation bonuses received for just qualifying to a world cup. You have to protect your investment bc no one will do it for you
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Nice
Saddick Adams's parents and FIFA screwed his career. First, his parents signing him to a club without informing him and secondly FIFA charging him $50,000. That's just crazy to think about.
Yup very sad situation for the guy. And through it all stays positive. Definitely did not deserve that outcome
You can't blame the parents. FIFA shouldn't have treated him like that. They should simply have made ATM pay off the Tunisian Club since that useless club too didn't want him to progress. ATM would have gladly paid to settle the dispute. It's the same as punishing an underage with maximum adult sentence.
@@itsvocalben Yes you can smh, not for signing the initial contact (which was still not right how it went down), BUT, all his dad had to do was let Atleti know he was signed to ESS, very simple, they would have probably bought out his cheap contract or paid a transfer fee.
We're talking about an organization that not only organize huge events and competitions, but also choose who wins.
FIFA it's not so different to Vince McMahon.
If he was really that good I'm sure Atletico could easily buy him out of that contract 😂
I live in the same area with him,talent gone waste......he retired couple of weeks ago.......
such a humble and respectful guy❤🇬🇭
Yeah menua
Akwaaba brother, I am Nigerian and was always wondering were Sadick went. He was a great player...
Waka nokor3 naa
@@scorpiusjoecrux2039 What happened to Akinsola too? He also played in the U-17 with Saddick.
No wonder non of the African countries can win world trophy
I played under 12 with him in Sunyani before he moved to Ajax academy in Obuase. To me he's the best footballer I've ever seen and played with. That guy is a whole team. God gave him all the qualities a footballer can have. Playing with Sadick Adams (Saadi) winning is always assured.
no way thats dope!
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@@devjain3641cause you don't know his Friends so shut up
FIFA only allows player's that THEY like to become as good as they can. That is what it feels like
Honestly was a very unfair choice smh.
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Yea just how they lost alot of money from ea sport bcuz they were greedy now they wont be featured in the new ea ⚽ game
Literally a copy pasted comment 😂
They also hand awards and trophies to a certain Argentine
As an African, this hurts really bad
FIFA is racist so I can’t expect more but as an African American I feel the hurt as well.
It's his fathers fault for not following the contract and acting like it didn't exist after he joined atletico
Yup super heartbreaking smh 😔
@@mr.sushi2221Bro i dont want to sound like a kod or sonthing but to be fair you dont know what racism is like this kid expiriened in Serbia the people out there are really racist they dont allow no other culture in their familly and exclude anybody else than pure Serbians thats crazy bro the war there was because of Bosnians living there without there permision so they just imprisoned them and killed them in the most humalating way possible it was crazy back there so dont speak about racism here in America its somtime the opposite that the withes are getting more racism than the Afro Americains but ok
Maybe it's Juju
You've made me cry. 😢😭 As a Ghanaian I still don't understand why this happened to him.
The only thing to prolly smile about is that he once played for my local team.
Truly a sad story. I only wish Sadick the best on his retirement from pro football and hope he can somehow make a positive impact on the youth of the next generation
@@RaymarFootball thanks so much for covering his story. One love from Ghana.
@@RaymarFootballhe became a sports journalist in Canada somewhere I believe.
@@mickeyfinn8956did you really have to type that🙄
It's just a slang people use.
Sadick Adams was just too old. 25yrs but said he was 17yrs old. FIFA
I'm not even African and I didn't know about Sadick until now, but seeing him shoot powerful shots like that and getting wasted in the Tunisian League is so devastating. Knowing that he could've become one of the best players of our time, but he wasn't given that opportunity.
My heart goes out to him and others that go through this, I pray he’s able to make things better for himself and future young players like he’s working on to do
Yeah, as unfortunate as it was at least he still keeps a positive attitude and tries to make a difference
It’s not only FIFA holding back players. I met a Ghanaian in the Army in 98 he was only 18. He was invincible. We both made all Army and had a match against a certain German club and he scored two goals in our loss. Three clubs wanted to sign him and the commander wouldn’t let him out his contract even though they were willing to pay it off. His name was Tulani. Last thing I heard he was playing for a club in ROK. I hope he’s doing well wherever he is or whatever he got into
I remember this kid from a under 17 world Cup. Extremely explosive player. This is so sad. I remember watching him from my living room in Jamaica...and you just never saw anyone else like him...
saddick adams woow, he was so special same thing with dom adiyiah and ransford osei around that time smh so much ghanaian talent at the youth level who couldn’t make it to the biggest stage around that time man look at 2013’s squad as well😢great vid bro🔥🔥
Yup. It’s so sad really
Adiyiah was a one-competition wonder, but nothing more. He struggled to score in the Norwegian third tier (and was a non-factor in their top division), and he was so bad the Fredrikstad staff couldn't believe AC MIlan had come to sign him: they though it was a prank and laughed all the way home from Milan with the money they got.
And it wasn't even a "he faked his age" deal, because he was always subpar.
Adams as well, besides the time at Atletico, the rest of his career was underwhelming to levels you can't just blame it on the fine and on the forced move to Tunisia.
FIFA in blatter era screwing over somebody who doesnt fall into their UEFA/CONMEBOL family? Never heard that one before 🙄
It’s so bs honestly, imagine being so heartless to look at Sadick’s situation and decide that outcome.
He should get a lawyer
I don't know......
Blatter still got money maybe
He should get a lawyer
I don't know......
Blatter still got money maybe
to put things into perspective, most Ghanaians live their entire lives without making half of what FIFA fined him
very heartless indeed
What FIFA did about Sadick’s situation was truly heartless. Please help spread awareness by sharing this video with your friends 🙏
Sadick retired at 33 years old just a month ago. His retirement post legit made me tear up a little. Man did not deserve what happened to him. m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0HDvenUXk7UNFbB1WLP9ivyLR16Xm3iBMZYgjn147GmFmM9aAmuPHVBCzSyMpDn6Ql&id=100001665860566
After really looking over his career and contacting him on Facebook, Sadick truly seems like a humble and hard working guy. Dude could have some generational securing wealth smh. Life can be very unfair sometimes but Sadick is living proof that you just have to stay positive. Congrats to him for still doing what he loved and playing professionally all over the world. Respect 🙏
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He was treated unfairly
@@djuelzp means a lot brother 🙏
@@Obresedk96 very unfair 😔
@@RaymarFootball I knew a little about his FIFA ban that got his career stunted but you didn’t know into details as you have explained here. Keep the good work up
Thank you for highlighting this story Raymar. Really touching. I hope football will improve on our continent.
I hope so too brother 🙏
Man is a fighter. Reminds me of what I should be doing. Keep fighting.. Considering what he's doing today, like u ve said. Hes a LEGEND❤
yup. if anything take it as a positive lesson but also a cautionary one
Hi Raymar. I'm Muhaqqiqin from Indonesia. I watch some of your videos and it's very amazing. You don't have to do this but I actually have suggestions for 2 players to make a video about.
1) Wayne Rooney, I would love you to make a video about him because he is kinda disrespected by a lot of football fans nowadays.
2) Boaz Solossa, he is an Indonesian football player and maybe it's not a familiar names but he was once called as "The Wonder Boy". He was called up to the first team of Indonesia National Team at the age of 17 years old without even playing football professionally yet at the time (like literally he had no club and no professional contract or even a reserve team/youth contract). Before 2007 AFC Asian Cup he was injured (broken leg) and the manager of the national team said, "Our national team lost 50% of our strengths with Boaz being injured". And he was just 21 years old at that time. That was how good he was. A little more info about Boaz Solossa. He broke his leg twice throughout his career and yet everytime he came back he was easily the best player. He came from a big Island of Papua. FYI, Papua is the 2nd biggest island in the world consist of two country, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. And if you ask all the boys in the Indonesian halves at that time, every single one have a dream to be Boaz Solossa.
Once again I hope you consider my suggestion but to be honest you don't really have to do it if you don't want to. Thank you very much.
Appreciate the support brother! I’ll definitely add it to the list 👀
Man, he played for Arambagh KS in my country recently. Never knew he was this special in the past.
Yup his career was derailed heavily
@@RaymarFootball when he was signed, I remember a newspaper here stating that he is a player from Ghana national team and had played for Athletico Madrid. I tried to imagine what type of fall he had to fall from La Liga to BPL. Looks like now I get it.
FIFA only allows player's that THEY like to become as good as they can. That is what it feels like.
That's the same in every sport.
It is obvuously true
But this wouldn't have happened if his father just refused to sign the contract. Their punishment was harsh especially with the fine but he did deserve to hold some kind of sanction for it
I love raymar but I wish hed post more often but I am not complaining nice vid.
I’m sorry brother 😭 Been trying weekly at least haha
Let the man work peacefully, good content takes time.
Dude just let him post whenever he wants it's not your channel
@@RaymarFootball my fault raymar
@@MessitheGOAT7720 All good, just being a content creator takes a lot of time and effort behind the scenes. Would be nice for a sneak peak of it
So...his parents sold him like a slave, and we should not blame them but blame FIFA???
I am too straightforward to be like that...
It's unfortunate.
Without complicit Africans, the Atlantic Slave Trade wouldn't be successful!
No European could go into Africa, capture Africans and ship them to the Caribbean, USA, Central and South America!
I know who I trust!
Seems kinda shitty that Athletico didn't at least try to come to an agreement with the Tunisian club, maybe paying them a fee for the guy 😐
They didn't know because for some reason his parents decides to keep that knowledge from them and even from their son
they didnt want to go through a lengthly legal battle for someone on the reserve squad…
@@RaymarFootballwhich technically means they never valued his potential. If they had thought he was worth more that the fine or potential agreement they would have fought for him. But they saw him as a gamble not worth taking.
Did I get it right? His father signed a contract for him? So why has FIFA ruined his career? His father destroyed his career imho.
because fifa could have at the very least not fined a kid more money than his contracts were even worth. but still they could have seen that it was his father not him, and given him the benefit of the doubt
Sadick Adams has his own RUclips channel now, he discusses (in English and Twi) the football situation in Ghana and associated analysis.
I think youre confused sith Saddick Adams (a journalist) but if not please drop his channel link!
@@RaymarFootball isn't that him?
@@pauladdae3130 no he’s Saddick Adams, the footballer is Sadick Adams. Very similar names haha
Nope. That's a journalist with same name. 😂
Lol @@pauladdae3130they're two different people 🤣
The journalist Sadick Adams is different from the Saddick Adams the footballer 😂
I remember Saddick Adams very well
I remember how he would teach us how to shoot balls
I was 12 then when I first met him
During that U17 WC in 2007 Adams was just on fire especially his equaliser against SPain
that’s awesome bro! Sadick is a great guy with a great attitude despite what happened
I wouldn't trust any magazine that calls Football ,, Soccer,,
Funnily enough the word soccer came from the British
0:12 benzema being 15 is some crazy foreshadowing💀💀
LOOOL
as a ghanaian, him and freddy adu's stories hurt, these guys would've put us on the map along with more of africa
FIFA should have just adapted the penalty to his wage in Tunesia
For real. Who the heck comes up with that punishment after looking at Sadick’s situation?
Organizations like FIFA shouldn’t exist beyond just organizing the World Cup. The idea that they have the power to fine players and ruin their lives is insane. Players should be able to go wherever they are wanted, not held prisoner by clubs.
The crazy thing is that the parents probably never supported him playing football.. same with Iheanacho his dad never supported him playing football but as a soon as he got Mancity opportunity the dad quickly sold his name rights and collected so much money from different people.. Africans need to wake up .. poverty is not an excuse
Fifa wouldn't haven't treated him like this if his name was sadick adaminho
The fact is that not all players who were so good at youth stage continue with the same level of performance at the senior stage . Some just fade away as they get older
yup very true
I wouldn't really say FIFA screwed him over, since it's his parents who are mainly to blame. Of course they couldn't have known Adams would blow up after the WC, but they didn't have to hide it from him or Athletico either. FIFA just enforced the rules of the contract imo, which in the end is a legal agreement signed by Adams' parents and the Tunisian club. The $50k fine was a bit much tho :/
Let's be real here... It wasn't FIFA that screwed his career... His parents did...
Yes, you are right, African wanted to be treated like gems while they are not
@@christian-tp9fj It has nothing to do with wanting to be treated like a gem... It only has to do with honoring your contracts.
@@donvitocorleone7067do you think we will soon see a high wonderkid in Africa soon?
Yes. But, as the video explains, FIFA could've made a decision that would satisfy both. The guy paying a fine to the other club, for instance.
@liljimmy454 I mean it depends, but definitely Morocco that can produce a superstar, maybe West Africa but too much corruption
Sadiq Adams, Ransford Osei, Daniel Nii Adjei, Nii Adi etc. Those guys were gems
sadly didnt reach their full potential 😔 such a sad situation
Don’t forget the golden ball winner, Dominic Addiyah… so sad
Tbh his father shouldn't have signed that contract specially before the u17 tournament which is a very big deal for a bright talent like him. The sad thing is he didn't know at the time.
Yup, and FIFA could have just had a heart and tried to settle things since they had the authority to. so sad
@@RaymarFootball Legally I don't think they could cancel his contract since it's signed already first.
Love your content keep it up 🙌
much love ❤️ appreciate your support brother
A really sad story,,,even as a Ghanaian I've never heard of him before...
Yup. I had to share his story. Truly hope he can make a difference for the youth of today
If u never heard of saddick Adams as a ghanaian, then u are really young
I am a Nigeria and I know him. what are you on about?
@@randominterestingvideos4733 don't blame him that much 🤣 generation z, always act like they know it all but don't know nothing
Sadick and Ransford osei combination was a blast u17 world cup
Sadick and Ransford Osei's Partnership was fire 🔥
FIFA didn't ruin his career. They upheld a legal contract signed by his parents, who had legal control over his career.
Everything else is clickbait.
Raymar is the goat
Fax 👍
much love brother ❤means so much 🙏 appreciate you all
@@RaymarFootball ive alwayed loved your videos and. I’m so happy you liked my comment it means a lot ❤️
Fifa just screw over football
It’s crazy how corrupt they were with Sepp
@@RaymarFootballand they're no less corrupt now
Damn, he got screwed.
Very screwed. Not fair at all smh
Sometimes family could be your worst enemy and nightmare in life 😢
thats so sad yet true bro
As an Eastern european I kinda chukled at the racism part(eastern europe never changes)
Sad that he had such a traumatic career
Of course not everyone is, but putting yourself in Sadick’s situation it truly is such a a sad thing
@@RaymarFootball completely agree. We slavs have a tendency to act hostile to none familiar things (history kinda thought to do that). And sadly things like this occur. Luckily in recent years it has gotten better an major clubs in my country have started picking up black players without a hitch. Hopefully the rest of eastern Europe can do the same.
Can you make a video on Santiago Giménez, I feel like he’s gonna be a top striker fr fr
i will watch this but u never dissapoint i luv ur vids
Thank you bro! Glad you enjoy! This story is so sad smh
World soccer magazine ruined him too... Never he was supposed to be first in this ranking ahead of already well known players like Benzema, Ozil...his parents signing a contract without telling him too
yeah a bunch of factors overall man its just sad
Thank you for making this
Yup, I’m glad I can share his story. So unfair from FIFA
As a Ghanaian myself I feel really sad for him😢
So it wasn't FIFA, but his parents.
FIFA could have done better with his case
Don’t blame FIFA. We Africans like to ruin each other. Tunisia knew what they were doing. Even they are racist and refuse to be seen as Africans. This misfortune has its root in the African culture of disunity and division, envy and poverty. God have mercy on us. Sorry Saddick. Though brief, you’ll be in my heart as Ali Jarah is ❤
I remember watching the u17 World Cup he was truly outstanding
yup, can see how he was ranked #1
I don' t really get the complaint. Contract law has to be respected. Fifa did exactly what it was suppose to do in this situation.
would you say the same if your parents sold your rights to a club without your knowledge? as a minor?
Good video, Raymar. I've heard of Sadeek Adam's name, but I didnt really know who he was. But I hate to see this in football. I hate FIFA, they're a corrupt foundation. And they let the people they like make it so far.
I'm back! You haven't seen Fluiad in a while 😂
Great Video keep it up! ❤❤❤
Yeah it’s crazy how unfairly FIFA trated him. Appreciate your support brother 🙏😂
African parent always taking every chance to show their parental right,they act as god over you, even when MichaelJordan was under aged his parent still let him decide which contract will be better for him between adidas and Nike and converse but today the right is history
Easy fix: Just look at what Messi did. There’s a variety of outcomes where this didn’t happen. He could’ve either lost his agent so he can consider himself a free agent and figure it out from there. He could’ve naturalized himself a citizen so he’s not considered international. He could’ve just waited until he was over 18.
Adam's dad literally signed the first contract that was thrown at him! There is no way his dad had any involvement in developing Adams like taking Saddick to train because if he did dad would have been very cautious in how he managed Saddicks career. Dad doesn't have a clue about football, all dad saw was $ signs....
yup and they must have been really desperate too its just situation overall
This is legit one of the saddest stories ive ever seen it made me feel 😅... It would make a good movie or documentary
They try always to keep is down,but we way too UP TO BE DOWN,LEGEND SADICK ADAMS
Sadick Adams is still a 🐐
Yup. Glad he got to do what he loved around the world. Hope he can help improve african football as a manager/coach and continue his activism
Wow this was sad thanks for sharing
I’m glad I could share his story bro
The Fine was so unfair especially considering that he wasn't an established player yet. In the case of Mikel Obi of Nigeria, Chelsea paid compensation to Manchester United and his agent was fined.
That is what should have been done for Saddick as well, his father should have been fined and compensations paid by Atletico Madrid. Even though we know he would have been involved in the paying, Atletico might also have helped out. Again, the amount of the fine was too much.
Etoile de Sahel of Tunisia was and is one of the bigger clubs in Africa, so I don't really blame the father for rushing to sign the contract, but Etoile could have also called the father and the kid before calling FIFA. I am sure they would do things differently now. Knowing that they have killed a promising career.
man I knew him and damn was he good at Youth level 🇬🇭 😭
he could have signed for Braga or V Guimaraes when he was at ghana
This is so horrible to even hear. Can’t imagine what he actually went through.
yup. so heartbreaking to hear tbh.
if you start with your real age, there's room to readjust if things start getting choppy. don't start when you have already peaked
A great example of making a decision in haste without thinking things through and i blame the parents regardless of their situation. i only have one regret in life where the outcome was negative due to me making a decision quickly and if i had just been patient, the outcome would have been better.
1:33 the next sentece really didn't match the opportunity man 😂😂😂
his dad blew it. if fifa didn't screw him, he could have gone on to great things. the fact his dad signed him to tunisia without his knowledge should have had a part in fifas decision. as per usual, poor form fifa, poor form!!!
I don't really blame fifa, their hands were tied, at least his father should have informed him and Athletico Madrid of the contract they had signed, they may have come to a compromise
it’s just a very sad situation overall tbh. at the same time his parents really needed him to go pro, but they still shoulsnt have done it. and fifa shouldnt have been so heartless
I was wondering where this guy has been, never knew he was screwed over,this guy was do good
Love from Ghana ❤❤
shoutout to all my brothers and sisters in Ghana 🇬🇭
I was a staying near to saddick house her step mother was a good friend of mine mom. Saddick came in from Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 , northern part of Ghana with full energy and potential, you can’t stand him with physical and energy, he can dribble the whole area with energy and power , but lack education. Education was his main problem, because he can’t read and write , he had the energy and potentials , saddick was better than Falcaou but he couldn’t read
Good video, can you please do a video on Delle Alli. Watched the full interview and it seemed like a PR move, would love to know your opinions
Can PR moves not be true? Wtd
appreciate it brother, Ive been meaning to do one 🤔
FIFA didn't do anything. Saddick already had a contract Etoile sportive due Sahel.
I think its pretty unfair to say his parents "screwed him over." They obviously acted out of desperation because of their situation. I live in Africa and i see with my own eyes how bad some people's situation is. Dirt poor would be an understatement. Their level of desperation clouded their judgement but there's no way you can convince me their intentions were evil.
well if they had at least let him and atletico know, maybe atletico would have paid some transfer fee to the tunisian club you know?
If anything the Tunisian Club exploited this man’s family…they took more than they ever lost!
while it sort of was their fault, definitely cant blame them (mentioned the same thing) but just a sad situation overall and FIFA could have pleased both sides if they cared enough
I wouldn't say they're evil, but it's their fault unfortunately.
@@RaymarFootball
Do a video on Jean Chera, a Santos player who was considered better than Neymar, but had his career ruined by his dad's greed. Kid was already making money but dad wanted more. (Adams' parents weren't greedy imo, just desperate and uneducated).
Lots of players are quality at a young age but never make it for various reasons. He had to honour the contract with the Tunisian club by law. However FIFA could have banned him for 4 months with 3 months suspended if he broke the rule a second time. That would have been a win for everyone. As for the that’s FIFA they have no shame. If Atletico wanted him that badly they could have paid the fine and transfer to his club. He was the number one teenager in the world so the money would have well spent. So why didn’t they? Why did no other big club come after him? At some stage he lost his way it happens a thousand a season. Just because he was the best at 17 doesn’t mean he would be the best 5 years later. He played for 16 clubs in his career that says everything about his maturity and mentality. FIFA are a disgrace to football and I would love to blame them but sadly it’s on Adams himself. He’s an intelligent guy he knows it’s on him. Hopefully he will still achieve many great things in football and more importantly for his country and the Ghanaian people.
He's innocent and humble and with great potential in his young age. This is pure crime done by FIFA.
Football is ruined because of FIFA, UEFA because they don't punish the rich teams like mam City but instead kill the dreams and lives of the innocent and less privileged football talents
Much love Sadiq I was your biggest fan since infancy
Well I blame the parents 😭🤷
So technically it was his parents who ruined his life (not FIFA).
His father's greed was the problem. He could have tried diiscussing with the Tunisian tram and pushed Athletico to speak with Etoile Du Sahel. Fifa wasn't the prroblem here. His father was the problem.
Youre right but they must have been in a very desperate situation
The list is FIRE btw. They got so many right
really? 😂😂😂
But WHY ??
They did him dirty!
exactly, thats what I want to know
I found old news from 2008.
Saddick Adams:
"The most interested were Betis, Celta, Villarreal, Cadiz and Nantes, however, I followed the advice of my management agency to try out in Vojvodina. I know that many will wonder why I did not choose one of the Belgrade clubs, Partizan or Red Star. The answer is simple : I simply could not refuse Mr. Butorović".
"I did not expect such a warm welcome and, above all, the friendly relationship of all club structures. This especially applies to the president of the club, Mr. Butorović, who left a strong impression on me. An impression worthy of an English gentleman, dedicated to business and the club," began Adams.
Now African people are way better accepted in Serbia than before. When I say "better accepted in Serbia" I am talking about ultras.
Saddick was something new in our sport and hooligans' didn't like it, that's why he was in bad position. That's just my guess.
I'm surprised no 2nd tier European teams gave him an opportunity
Usually once youre “old” (early 20s) and still arent playing in a top league your consideration goes down considerably unless you really have breakout seasons
FIFA doesn't like him, because he's black.
FIFA only wants a wonderkid that should meet their requirements. They need bright lads, or not so dark to shine, it should be good boys or bad boys, because they're easy to sell.
In Balotteli case, you can see the whole world can't deny that Mario incredible talent back then, but FIFA were on project 'Messi v Ronaldo'. So they put racism issues to drown him from the industry.
It's funny when they said, "Stop Racism".
When everything in life fails, blame it on the "white man" Why wasn't his parents fined and why did his parents allow him to sign for Atletico knowing he was already tied to a Tunisian club? Every player develops at different stages. Some players would be potential world beaters in their teens, then end up playing non-league the time they hit their early to mid twenties. That's why they have under 16 to under 23 international sides.Most players don't get a regular spot in the first team until they hit 22'-23 So there was absolutely nothing holding this player back.Vardy and Wright never played premier league football until they were well into their mid 20's Ronaldo tipped Fabio Paim to be twice as good as him at the academy but Paim never made it as a professional. I suspect Adams was the same. Destined for greatness.This had nothing to do with his ban or lack of opportunity to suggest it was racism is deplorable he got screwed by his own parents and victimhood. Players that really want to succeed... succeed.Victimhood mentality makes these people think getting treated equally is discrimination.
This is an absolute disgrace! Those heathens from FIFA ruined a bright career!
The racism he suffered in Serbia is disgusting. But it's not surprising!😡🤢🤮
I understand why people would blame FIFA but none of this would've happened if it wasn't for his selfish and dishonest parents. He really is a good kid for still trying to support his family financially even after having his whole future fucked up by his own parents. I hope they at least feel guilty for how their child's life turned out.
True, they could have at least not fined the struggling youngster. You also have to understand the parents might have been desperate, it’s tough out there. Of course it’s also their fault but just a sad situation overall
FIFA fined him accordingly, yeah it sucks but by the rules and regulations they had in place, regardless of the circumstances, Adams had to be fined u fortunately
The parents didn't say anything when the atlético Madrid agent showed up..
fifa bends the rules when they want to,
This shows how racism still plays a big part on the world.
In his interview, he said the agent from atletico told them it was okay since sadick was underage his signature wasnt official. However his parents signature for the tunisian club was official. Still yes, fifa’s decision was heartless and bs. Couldve done it if they wanted to indeed
@@RaymarFootball on top of that fined him all of that money.. Lets go back, that 50k in 2007 was way more
What he said is perfectly true,we're frustrated here,the pressure is dreadful,even if a better league team is coming for you,it's a challenge,opportunistic behaviour 🤨
Lol the lawyers were really saying, "say less" and other cool slogans
they might as well have with how they handled that situation ngl
FIFA did it the Florentino way
😭😭😭 but in all seriousness so sad what happened to him
Crazy Giovanni dos santos was 5th on the list of 50 most exiting teenagers
I don't think I've ever felt this hurt about a RUclips vid. No wonder I hate FIFA .
Yup bro honestly so heartbreaking
The mental break down, no one to turn to for help. This life is as psychological indeed as it is physical. I commend his spirit.
His country's football association should provide evidence of what they did to support his in his travail if not they failed him.
I am sure the Tunisian team failed in their part so why did nobody fight for him?
That is when a bigger player has to step up bc football is very political. Neymar wasn't supposed to sign for Barcelona but Brazil puts a lot of investment in football to allow a club from another country sabotage their investment no matter the kind of contracts Neymar's father had signed before Barcelona came knocking. Ghana Football Association uses players as means to an end (money) instead of investing in them. Sports merchandising, intellectual property, trademarks, image rights generate more money long term than participation bonuses received for just qualifying to a world cup. You have to protect your investment bc no one will do it for you
Yup its true man. so sad