DOHA: Some of the world’s best young footballers will arrive in Qatar this week for the launch of the 2015 Al Kass International Cup on Thursday.
Twelve elite academy teams including Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Juventus will compete in the u17s tournament to be held at the at the Aspire Academy outdoor football fields.
The impressive line-up of players means football fans in Doha will get the chance to watch some of the world’s finest young talents in action during the 10-day competition that will also feature Qatari teenagers.
The acclaimed Aspire Qatar team including 2014 competition winners Aspire International will compete against clubs from Spain, Japan, South America.
Aspire Zone Foundation CEO Khaled Abdullah Al Sulaiteen, expressed his strong belief that the tournament will provide an opportunity for Qatari players to enhance their skills and gain international experience.
“It is a great honour and privilege to be welcoming some of the world’s very best young footballing prospects to Doha for the fourth edition of the Al Kass International Cup,” Al Sulaiteen said.
“This tournament presents a tremendous opportunity for young players to display their abilities and prove themselves at the very highest level. Our u17 Aspire Academy students will gain valuable experience playing in a competitive tournament in front of a passionate home crowd at the Aspire Zone,” he added yesterday.
Participating teams are expected to arrive in Doha over the coming days and local fans can look forward to group stage games between some of the world’s best football clubs.
On the first day of the competition, Arsenal will face Japanese team Vissel Kobe while Schalke 04 and AC Milan will play respectively against Aspire International and Argentinian outfit River Plate.
Official tournament sponsor Al Kass TV will be broadcasting all games live both online and on TV with Arabic and English commentary.
Looking forward to another exciting tournament, Essa Abdulla Al Hitmi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of Al Kass International Cup, said: “Following on from the huge success of last year’s competition, Al Kass look forward to showcasing all the action in 2015 to football fans all over the world.”
He added: “In just three years, the Al Kass International Cup has cemented its place as one of the premier youth football tournaments globally. This year we will continue to build on this reputation with world-class broadcasting of the outstanding displays of football that we have come to expect from the Al Kass International Cup.”
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