Jamal Diallo played professionally for an Italian soccer club before a knee injury ruined his plans for football stardom.

But he has still managed to make his mark in the world after moving to Australia. He’s co-founded a sneaker and streetwear store called 1 Off and launched Australia’s largest streetwear convention Sneakerland.

Diallo joined 6PR Afternoons host Julie-Anne Sprague in studio to tell his story.

Click PLAY to hear Jamal’s backstory:

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