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Ass: Real Madrid holds trials in five U.S. cities this summer, Fulham celebrity Dempsey serves as mentor

05, May 10, According to the Ass newspaper, American medical giant Abbott cooperated with Real Madrid to launch the "Abbott Dream Team" youth training program, aiming to discover and train football stars aged 18-19 in the United States. The first phase of the project will be launched this summer, and will be selected in five cities across the United States, with former US international and Fulham celebrity Dempsey as the mentor.

Activity City and Time:

June 17 Dallas

June 25 Philadelphia

July 10 Washington

July 17 Chicago

July 24 Los Angeles

Selecting mechanism

Each stop is limited to 250 participants, candidates will receive:

Real Madrid coaching team guided intensive training

The health and nutrition course provided by Abbott has received a gift of health testing toolkit (for the dissemination of community health concepts)

The jury's 11-person dream team selected by the jury based on "football technology, values ​​and willpower on and off the field" will go to Madrid to participate in Real Madrid Sports City special training, observe the home events of the Bernabeu on-site, visit the "Abbott-Real Madrid Innovation Laboratory", and discuss health management with sports nutrition experts and team doctor teams.

Former U.S. international Dempsey will serve as project mentor: "I know the importance of nutrition management during my professional players. This plan can change the fate of young athletes and improve the health level of the community."

This cooperation continues Abbott's relationship with Real Madrid's health science partner since 2021, and is also an extension of the "Surprise of Malnutrition" charity action. The two sides have carried out nutrition screening and education programs in 12 countries, including the United States. Ann Mies, co-director of the Abbott Center for Malnutrition Solutions, stressed: “We are committed to empowering the next generation through nutrition and sports, which is the cornerstone of a healthy life.”