Pararoos captain David Barber is a source of inspiration for young people with a disability who dream of playing football for Australia.
David Barber might not be a household name, but he is blazing a trail for young people with a disability who dream of playing football for Australia.David Barber is set to break Mark Schwarzer's record for most international football appearances for Australia
"Whether you're born with a disability, or you have a stroke, or an acquired brain injury ... there's still a platform for you to play football."The 44-year-old, from Rockhampton in central Queensland, is expected to add to his tally of 106 international caps when the Pararoos take on Thailand in the host nation's opening group fixture.
The Para Asian Cup runs from November 4-11 at the recently completed "Home of the Matildas" at La Trobe University in Melbourne.The Pararoos will play their first home tournament since the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney while the ParaMatildas will be appearing in their first-ever home internationals.Barber says both teams are aiming to capture the imagination of the Australian public, just like the Matildas have done.
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