Farrell: I wanted to be a soccer star

Colin Farrell wanted to be a soccer star when he was younger.

Farrell: I wanted to be a soccer star

Colin Farrell wanted to be a soccer star when he was younger.

The 36-year-old actor - whose father and uncle were professional players for Shamrock Rovers - always dreamed of following in his relatives' footsteps but had to give it up as he wasn't good enough.

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