Dubai Schools Cup Winners Experience Trip of
a Lifetime at Old Trafford
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Lycee Francais winners witness their idols Manchester United
dominate the Manchester Derby 4-2 in electric atmosphere
with over 75,000 fans
Sharpen their skills at exclusive clinic with Manchester United
coaches
Given private behind the scenes tour of legendary Old
Trafford stadium
Dubai, UAE – 15 April 2015 – Dubai Schools Cup 2015 winning teams
were given the trip of a lifetime to Old Trafford over the weekend,
where they participated in a training clinic led by Manchester United
coaches and watched live one of the most anticipated matches of the
FA Cup season the Manchester Derby, courtesy of Cup Main Sponsor
Chevrolet.
36 players between the ages of 11 and 17 travelled to the UK as part
of their winning prize for the Dubai Schools Cup 2015, a partnership
with the Dubai Sports Council. They represented the three winning
teams, all from the Lycee Francais School.
“Chevrolet would like to, once again, congratulate the winners of the
Dubai Schools Football Cup’s second edition,” said Ahmed Soudodi,
Regional Brand Manager for Chevrolet. “We hope that they enjoyed
the experience of watching the riveting Manchester United versus
Manchester City match live at Old Trafford. The game was packed
with a slew of exciting, edge-of-your-seat moments!”
He also added, “We enrolled these young winners in training clinics
so they could build their football prowess; ultimately, we wanted to
inspire them to ‘find new roads’, tap into new opportunities, and open
their eyes to endless possibilities. We hope that witnessing these
professional players in action at Old Trafford will help these young
footballers fine-tune their skills, so they can put them to the test in
next year’s highly-anticipated Dubai Schools Football Cup!”
Surrounded by a sea of red and blue and the deafening cheers of
75,000 supporters, the Dubai Schools Cups champs experienced the
electric atmosphere in the jam-packed Old Trafford stadium. With
Manchester United rallying to victory following a harsh start, the
match was a reminder of what it takes to be a true football legend.
Speaking after the match Hussein Murad, CEO Inspiratus, the
organizers of the Dubai Schools Cup said, “This trip is to celebrate
the achievements of every student who pursued his dream at the
Dubai Schools Cup and aspirations to become pro-footballers like
those they saw on the pitch at Old Trafford.”
“With our partners Dubai Sports Council and our main sponsors
Chevrolet, we are so proud to be able to bring this once in a lifetime
experience to the winners. Seeing their heroes play live and training
with Manchester United coaches will no doubt encourage the young
champions to become better students, leaders and pursue their
passion for football at the 2016 edition of the Cup!”
The exclusive training led by Manchester United coaches gave the
students first-hand experience of UK football which is characterized
by speed and tempo, key in the training and development of the
world’s greatest players such as Ryan Giggs and David Beckham.
The students were also treated to a private behind the scenes tour of
Old Trafford where they walked down the player’s tunnel and onto
the impressive pitch where some of their heroes entered the pitch
from on Sunday afternoon.
Speaking after the match Corentin Jaouen, Captain of the U16 Boys
said, “The match was very exciting, and I have no words to describe
it, it was the derby and it was just fantastic – and Chevrolet and the
Dubai Schools Cup is the reason that we got to be here.”
Commenting on the trip Sabrina Zouein, Captain of the U17 Girls said,
“The Dubai Schools Cup is a great tournament, we had to work hard
and play hard to get here and the trip has been amazing – we have
gotten so much closer as a team. I love football and two days of
training and watching the Manchester Derby is a dream come true
for me and my team.”
Chahin Hamdaoui captain of the U14 Boys said, “For my team, the
training was great we learned a lot and we hope that we will be even
stronger next year. The match was incredible, the energy in the
stadium was unforgettable and we had an amazing time.”
The Dubai Schools Cup in its 2nd edition has attracted over 2,000
children from 55 schools in Dubai in a 6 week competition which has
culminated in the UK and this week.
Next year’s edition promises
to be even bigger than this year and registration will be open in the
coming months.
--ENDS-About Dubai Schools Cup
Dubai Schools Football Cup is a public-private partnership between Inspiratus
and Dubai Sports Council inspired by the vision of creating a distinguished
sporting community in Dubai and paving the way for youth to
cultivate their sporting talents and aptitudes, all while fostering and
building a healthier lifestyle at this critical age in their lives. It is a
unique opportunity for students from both national and international
schools to engage and share experiences. The Cup has opened new
opportunities for students to experience football on a professional
level where all participants practice leadership, commitment, fair play
and teamwork throughout the tournament.
Run under the expert guidance of football legend Michel Salgado and
his team of UEFA certified professional coaches and referees, the Cup
will bring together 2,000 students (aged 10 – 16) and their families
every Saturday from 31 January 2015 to 7 March 2015, at Dubai
Sports City’s world-class facilities.
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4 Categories:
o Boys U12 Players born: 2003 & 2004
o Boys U14 Players born: 2001 & 2002
o Boys U16 Players born: 1999 & 2000
o Girls U17 Players born: 1998 to 2001
6 Week Tournament
7-a-side matches, 12 min halves
12 players per team
Will take place only at the state-of-the art grounds of Dubai
Sports City
Matches will be played on Saturdays, 8:00-17:30 from Jan
31– Mar 7, 2015
Finals on: Mar 7
To register your school or for sponsorship opportunities visit:
www.dubaischoolsfc.com
For more Information contact:
Fedra Tahmaseb
Inspiratus
fedra@inspirat.us
050-7587172
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands,
doing business in more than 115 countries and selling more than 4.8 million cars
and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that
feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and
active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value.
The Chevrolet portfolio for the Middle East features award-winning passenger cars
such as the Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Impala, Camaro and Corvette; crossovers
such as the Trax, Captiva and Traverse; and, SUVs and pickups including the Tahoe
and Silverado. Chevrolet also offers customers a high-level aftersales service
experience through Chevrolet Care. More information can be found at
www.chevroletarabia.com.
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