Samsung – Chelsea FC Youth Football Camp Nurtures Young Talent in UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2012 – The atmosphere at the Soccer Circus, Mirdiff City Center was an eclectic mix of excitement and enthusiasm as 135 young passionate footballers from the UAE were trained by Chelsea Youth football coaches.

At the Samsung – Chelsea FC Youth Football Camp, held on May 4th – 5th, a select group of young talented footballers got an opportunity to train like a champ with renowned youth coaches from the English Premier League (EPL) powerhouse, Chelsea FC. During the two day event, 135 young players polished their football talent ‘The Chelsea Way’ through a series of skills’ drills designed to help refine their control, shooting, dribbling, and passing.

“We, at Samsung, are very passionate about supporting young sporting talent in the country. Through the Samsung – Chelsea FC Youth Football Camp, we are delighted to be able to provide promising young footballers a chance to hone their inherent capabilities under the mentorship of professional youth coaches from the Chelsea Football Club,” said Marco Vocale, Head of Corporate Marketing at Samsung Gulf Electronics.

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