England and Manchester City defender Micha Richards has launched the 2008 Danone Nations Cup and the opening of the UK trials for the World’s top football tournament for under 12’s.
The Danone Nations Cup, whose global ambassador is the legendary French footballer Zinedine Zidane, is now in its eighth year and has become the world’s biggest football tournament for girls and boys aged 10-12, bringing together 2.5 million competitors from over 40 different countries. The online registration is now open and aspiring footballers can enter at www.danonenationscup.co.uk
Once they have registered, hopefuls will have the chance to show off their skills in front of top coaches at the regional trials, which will be held in eight different locations across England - London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and Southampton. Those lucky enough to be selected at the regional finals will go into the UK final where Team England will be crowned. Team England will then travel to France in September to take part in the World final, being held at the prestigious Parc des Princes stadium.
To take part in the regional trials, boys and girls aged 10-12 need to register online at www.danonenationscup.co.uk. The regional trials start taking place on the 7th June 2008 at the following locations:
- London (South) – Crystal Palace National Sports Centre – 7th June
- London (North) – To be confirmed
- Leeds – John Charles Centre of Sport – 14th June
- Newcastle – Northumbria University – 15th June
- Liverpool – Walton Sports Centre – 21st June
- Manchester – The Armitage Centre – 22nd June
- Birmingham – Saltley Community Centre – 29th June
- Bristol – To be confirmed
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