The Price of Ambition: Awer Mabil's Decision to Come Home Awer Mabil's decision to leave the European club scene and join Melbourne City in the A Leagues has sparked a welcome debate about the costs of ambition on personal relationships.
For 12 years, Mabil made his dreams come true in Europe, but at what cost? The price of his success was paid by those closest to him – his family.
Mabil's story is a testament to the sacrifices that many migrant families make when their children pursue sports careers abroad.