AN Ipswich teenager is today preparing to take on the world in his bid to be crowned as a football video game champion. Chris Bullard, 19, of Wilding Road, is heading to Italy next month for the World Cyber Games during which he will compete in the FIFA '06 category against players from 70 countries.

AN Ipswich teenager is today preparing to take on the world in his bid to be crowned as a football video game champion.

Chris Bullard, 19, of Wilding Road, is heading to Italy next month for the World Cyber Games during which he will compete in the FIFA '06 category against players from 70 countries.

Having won a similar tournament last year, Chris is hoping he can add to his impressive list of achievements.

He said: “I'm really up for it.

“I just want to have a good time.”

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