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Arab News
6 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Dubai's ISD Sports City partners with Real Madrid in landmark deal
DUBAI: ISD Sports City has announced a landmark partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation to manage a new branch of the Real Madrid Foundation Educational Football Program in Dubai. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The deal was announced with a commemorative photograph taken with Daniels Petrovs, CEO of ISD Sports City, and the Real Madrid Ambassador Roberto Carlos, marking the official launch of the collaboration. Real Madrid Foundation will bring its unique program that combines education and sports to ISD's world-class facilities, already home to state-of-the-art pitches. These include the latest hybrid-generation football fields, with all-natural pitches slated for hybrid conversion by the end of the year, an upgrade that positions ISD as a premier destination for international teams and events. 'Dubai is increasingly becoming the global epicentre for sport and youth development,' said Petrovs. 'Partnering with the Real Madrid Foundation allows us to elevate our football offering to high-quality standards while giving children across the UAE access to an unique experience and facilities. 'Our goal is simple: to build a center of excellence that sets the benchmark globally.' Petrovs, who has led ISD for the past 15 months, brings his expertise in building modern sports facilities, including converting all pitches to hybrid surfaces and also embedding sustainability and performance into every inch of ISD's infrastructure.
Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Roberto Carlos, marks the official launch of Real Madrid Foundation partners with ISD Sports City
Dubai, UAE – In a groundbreaking move that cements Dubai's status as a global hub for sports development, ISD Sports City has announced a landmark partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation to manage a new branch of the Real Madrid Foundation Educational Football Program in Dubai. A commemorative photograph was taken with Daniels Petrovs, CEO of ISD Sports City, and the Real Madrid Ambassador Roberto Carlos, marking the official launch of the collaboration. Recognized as the world's most iconic football brand, Real Madrid Foundation brings its unique program that combines education and sports to ISD's world-class facilities. ISD Sports City is already home to state-of-the-art pitches. These include the latest hybrid-generation football fields, with all-natural pitches slated for hybrid conversion by the end of the year, an upgrade that positions ISD as a premier destination for international teams and events. 'Dubai is increasingly becoming the global epicentre for sport and youth development,' said Daniels Petrovs, CEO of ISD Sports City. 'Partnering with the Real Madrid Foundation allows us to elevate our football offering to high-quality standards while giving children across the UAE access to an unique experience and facilities. Our goal is simple, to build a centre of excellence that sets the benchmark globally.' Petrovs, who has led ISD for the past 15 months, brings deep expertise in building Modern sports facilities. His vision includes not only converting all pitches to hybrid surfaces but also embedding sustainability and performance into every inch of ISD's infrastructure. Located at the heart of the Sheikh Hamdan Vision for 2040 and the Urban Masterplan, ISD plays a strategic role in enhancing lifestyle and sporting opportunities in the UAE. More than 7,000 students from ISD's school partners currently use the indoor dome and outdoor fields each year, benefitting from facilities that mirror those used by top-tier international teams. With this partnership, ISD Sports City is set to transform the youth football landscape in the region combining cutting-edge infrastructure, global expertise, and one of the most powerful names in football.
ABC News
09-06-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Warrawong High School soccer players train with Real Madrid Foundation
Lexi Taylor was not a big soccer fan, but that changed when she heard about an extracurricular program run by one of the world's most well-known football clubs. The Real Madrid Foundation program aims to encourage healthy habits in adolescence through soccer, and operates at two low socio-economic schools in Australia. For the 17-year-old from Warrawong High School, in southern Wollongong, the real attraction was the chance to travel overseas. "I always thought it was too hard … [and] I'd never be able to save that much money," she said. But a 12-day trip to the Spanish capital was not going to happen without some hard work. All the expenses, except flights, were paid by the Real Madrid Foundation. But Lexi said it was her responsibility to save enough money and organise her first passport, all while managing the workload of year 12. "I would work at least six times a week," she said. "We got my passport three weeks later than we expected which was super stressful." At the end of last month, Lexi packed her suitcase with a jersey for star player Jude Bellingham to sign and boarded a flight bound for Madrid alongside 19 other students. Personal development, health and physical education teacher Samantha Bell escorted the group on behalf of Warrawong High School and said they were given special access to some of Real Madrid's coaching staff and training facilities. "The kids were blown away by the facilities," she said. "Everything was just so immaculate. And every session we had, had specialised coaches and first aid to check in on injuries." The students were even able to store their gear inside the club's change rooms and dress in the iconic black and white uniform. "It felt like a real 'wow' moment for them," Ms Bell said. "It was something they hadn't experienced before. Plans to meet some of Real Madrid's best players after their winning La Liga match against Real Sociedad were cancelled last minute due to the announced retirement of Luca Modric. "[I was] a bit disappointed but at least we got to see the players train," said 15-year-old Mohammed Al-aesawi. "Some of the players said hello to us from the balcony. "That in itself was more than enough." Ms Bell said since returning to the classroom, there had been a "massive" surge in students wanting to join the Real Madrid Foundation program. "We only took 20 students away and now our program has 55 students enrolled in it," she said. "So we are in the process of how to re-timetable that for the school." During their first post-trip training session last week, many students agreed the program had helped them both on and off the soccer pitch. "I'm now saving for a car," Lexi said. Victoria Ugarte from the Real Madrid Foundation said plans were underway to expand the program into more Australian schools. "We are talking to a Sydney school at the moment … and some in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales," she said.
The Citizen
05-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Real Madrid Foundation launches in Joburg
'In the context of high youth unemployment in South Africa and significant gaps in access to quality education, programs like this are essential,' said Jevron Epstein, Executive Director of Generation Schools. The Real Madrid Foundation has presented its Educational Football Program in South Africa in collaboration with Generation Schools. The project was launched at the beginning of the year and caters for 100 young people at the centres in Sunningdale and Imhoff in the Western Cape. There are a further 50 participants in the centre based in Johannesburg, which aims to take over 300 children by the end of the year. Real Madrid collaboration The collaboration between the Real Madrid Foundation and Generation Schools combines high quality coaching with personal development, with structured mentorship programs, value education and socio-emotional growth support. To date, Generation Schools has awarded seven full scholarships, six of which include accommodation, and 20 semi-scholarships to young people from low-income communities in Cape Town. These scholarships provide recipients with access to independent education, board and active participation in the program, offering a stable and nurturing environment in which students can excel academically, socially and physically. The Generation Schools and Real Madrid Foundation program also supports the communities around the centres. Every Friday, the sports team offers coaching in vulnerable areas such as Masiphumelele, nearby Imhoff, leading sessions for some 150 children from low-income backgrounds. 'Education and personal growth' 'In the context of high youth unemployment in South Africa and significant gaps in access to quality education, programs like this are essential. We use football as a tool to create real opportunities for education and personal growth, assisting young people in developing their futures in sport, in the classroom and in their communities,' said Jevron Epstein, Executive Director of Generation Schools. The Johannesburg event, held on May 28, was attended by the Spanish ambassador to South Africa, José Manuel Pascual; Andrés Muntaner, director of Campus and Clinics at the Real Madrid Foundation; Jevron Epstein, Executive Director of Generation Schools; and more than 900 families interested in learning more about the program.
