Indian young footballers to train in Spain

Update: 2010-09-15 00:00 GMT

GUWAHATI, Sept 16 - The Reliance Foundation Young Champs, India�s first elite residential football academy to be awarded AIFF�s highest four-star accreditation, has been invited to Spain by La Liga for youth friendly ties spanning 2-weeks.

RF Young Champs will embark on an experiential tour focused on training with and playing competitive friendly matches against La Liga Club�s academy teams including Real Madrid, Atletico de Madrid, Valencia, Villarreal, Rayo Vallecano and Leganes.

RF Young Champs will feature 30 academy talents in the U-12 and U-14 age categories accompanied by head coach Mark Vaessen and his support staff. RF Young Champs currently have 48 talents at its residential facility at Navi Mumbai.

The 10-day trip, began today, will also provide opportunities for these 30 Indian young champs to watch live La Liga matches featuring some of the most prestigious clubs like FC Barcelona and Real Madrid among others, stated a release.

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