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A total of 52 teams from 12 schools from around the world are taking part in this edition, which began on Monday Nearly 600 youngsters involved in a competition whose aim is to make sure they enjoy themselves playing football.

FCB Escola’s second International Tournament began this Monday with 12 schools from around the world providing 52 teams who will be competing over the next four days. All the games will be played on the pitches adjoining the Mini Estadi.

The Club Director in charge of academy football, Jordi Mestre, welcomed the players and their families and thanked them for taking part: “the organisation of this tournament is a source of pride for the Club. It is the result of much work by many people. FCB Escolas are like small ambassadors for our Club across the globe and also one of the channels we have to expand our Club brand”.

As well as Jordi Mestre, the tournament’s opening was attended by ex-handball legend David Barrufet, FCBEscola Director Xevi Marcé and the Head of Sports at Catalunya Radio Pere Escobar. Finally, every child at the Tournament was asked to speak in their own language to express their wishes for the next four days.

FCBEscolas from Asia, Africa and Europe

Of the 12 schools taking part, seven are from abroad, coming from three different continents. There are representatives from schools in Egypt, Japan, Poland, Dubai, South Korea, Tenerife, Reus, Vilanova and Barcelona, with the Brazil, Turkey and Peru schools unable to attend because of the school calendars in those countries.

Objective - enjoy the game!

Iñaki Andreu is in charge of the Tournament and he explained: “the aim is to be together and have a football fiesta. We had a very important experience last year and we will be repeating the same system, with a lot of games to be held. The main things is that the kids really enjoy themselves and have a good time playing the game”.

The Tournament will involve about 600 children and is divided into four categories: Iniciación, Preformación, Formación and Infantil, with the finals of each category to be played on Thursday

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