By Dugout Philippines
TAGUIG--Bannering the values of heart, effort, ambition, respect, and teamwork, the first Milo FC Barcelona (FCB) Philippine team has been officially revealed, chosen from a talented pool of almost 150 kids from all around the country who took part in the Milo FCB Road to Barcelona Training Camp last Sept. 2-3.
The team of 13 kids was selected by an expert panel comprised of executives and coaches from Milo Philippines, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), and the FCB Escola Youth Academy.
The maiden team of the partnership will be participating in a life-changing football opportunity as they train, learn, and play the Barça way in the global camp to be held in Camp Nou on Oct. 15-23.
In cooperation with the PFF, Milo proudly announces the following players joining the prestigious activities in Barcelona: Lien Manuel (Vicente Lim Elementary School), Lara Amante (Isabelo de los Reyes Elementary School), Liam Villaran (Don Bosco College-Canlubang), Kevin Hadap (Diosdado P. Macapagal Elementary School), Heaven Teodosio (Ilaya Barangka Integrated School), Lorenzo Plaza (Xavier School), Alexis Tan (Keys School Manila), Joseph Garces (Don Bosco Technical College-Cebu), Marcus Arias (Don Bosco College-Canlubang), Lorenz Tortona (Xavier School), Enzo Courbet (Brent International School), Boris Uy (Keys School Manila), and Ethan Roxas (Paref Springdale-Cebu).
Manuel, Amante, Hadap, and Teodosio, all deserving members of their respective football organizations, have been selected as the recipients of the full-sponsorship by Milo Philippines.
The team will be flying to Barcelona for a series of activities beginning Oct. 15-23 in key facilities and landmarks around the city.
These include classroom training, museum visits, a football clinic, a city tour, and a match viewing at Camp Nou that allow them to watch their FC Barcelona heroes in the flesh.
The program is also highlighted by special training sessions with FC Barcelona legend Eric Abidal, an unforgettable learning experience with one of the club’s most revered former players.
“We are very proud and excited to introduce the first batch of athletes who will get to go on this incredible journey in Barcelona. We believe that we have a really good team of kids who exemplify the right mix of values and skills that both Milo and FC Barcelona advocate. It is our hope that the journey of these kids inspire more and more young Filipinos to be their best, and reach for their dreams,” said Robbie De Vera, Sports Marketing Executive of Milo Philippines.
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