UAE talent to be selected for du Football Champions clinic

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: UAE talent to be selected for du Football Champions clinic The top 60 players in the du Football Champions tournament will take part in a two-day clinic featuring La Liga coaches and led by former Real Madrid star Michel Salgado. The competition, which features an official UAE Schools and Streets Cup, hopes to find the best young talent in the country by selecting players from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the Northern Emirates. “We saw some fantastic play in Abu Dhabi and the decision to pick only 20 was a very difficult one,” said Salgado. “We were looking for and found young players who have what it takes to become international players: physical and emotional strength, mental focus, agility, and a sheer drive to succeed. “The selected players from Abu Dhabi emirate displayed these qualities and skills consistently week on week.” While 20 players have already been chosen from the capital, 40 more will be selected from the winning teams and seeded Cup players from Dubai and the Northern Emirates for the training camp on March 17-18. The tournament has also set up a duFC scouting platform with the hope of finding young talent who can make it in the European leagues. Read the original story at: UAE talent to be selected for du Football Champions clinic