Dubai: Amateur footballers in the UAE are being invited to take part in The Chance 2012 — a Nike talent search that is backed by Barcelona head coach Pep Guardiola.
First launched in 2010, the programme aims to give the best young footballers the opportunity to train and play at some of the leading facilities in world football, showcase their skills in front of elite coaches and mentors and develop and improve their talent.
Participation
Players from 55 countries around the world will take part in The Chance trials, including for the first time footballers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Lebanon. The best 100 players from these trials around the world will then travel to a global final in Spain, to be held at Barcelona's famed youth academy.
The final 100 players will take part in an intense training and competition schedule in Barcelona, where they will be evaluated by a world-class team of coaches and scouts. The 16 best players will then go on a four-week training and playing tour of academies such as Manchester United and the US national youth team.
Guardiola, global ambassador for The Chance, said: "The Chance gives young players from around the world the opportunity to showcase their talent and develop their skills on a global stage. The programme celebrates those players with passion for the game and the best technique, giving them the chance to get noticed and reach their potential."
For more information on The Chance and to register visit www.facebook.com/NikeFootballME.
