La Liga has partnered with the Hong Kong Youth Centre in La Liga to create the first La Liga football school in Hong Kong

December 15, 2021, Hong Kong, China —

La Liga and la Liga hong Kong Football Academy Association Limited have announced the establishment of the first Hong Kong La Liga football school, which will bring la Liga grassroots training systems to local young players aged 6 to 18, with plans to end the 2024/25 season.

The partnership will be led by two retired Hong Kong players, current coaches Mr Chan Chi Kang and Mr Kwok Ka Nao, who will work with the Technical Director from La Liga to support all aspects of sports affairs, coaching training and the introduction of the La Liga training system.

Eduard Castell, international representative of the Spanish Football League (Hong Kong, China), said: "We are very happy that this plan has been implemented and hope to help the development of grassroots football in Hong Kong. Through la Liga's training system and comprehensive training covering the needs of players such as sports and psychological support, we strive to demonstrate our determination to improve football in Hong Kong and at the grassroots level. ”

Juan Florit, Manager of Grassroots Football Technology and Sport Affairs at La Liga, said: "Grassroots football has a lot of potential in Asia. In la Liga grassroots training, we want to bring our own economy and training system to cooperation like with Hong Kong. We expect that comprehensive training can provide positive improvement for the growth of local players and coaches. ”

The partnership includes different programmes that, in addition to improving players' athletic performance, will also work with local organisations to promote an integrated and healthy lifestyle through sports.

Cral Sir, director of the La Liga Football School in Hong Kong, China, pointed out: "In the 1990s, Hong Kong, China, was the leader in Asian football, but in recent years, the level has declined, and football seems to have become a 'recreational activity'. We hope to provide a new football experience for everyone through the La Liga Football School in Hong Kong, China. ”

He continued: "The stability of the venue, the La Liga system brings high-quality training content, an interesting learning environment, and the coaches and managers who provide high-quality training, which gives us the ability to gradually change football from the grassroots. We believe that the Spanish-style system is very suitable for the physical fitness of the Hong Kong masses. ”

The main stadium of La Liga Football School in Hong Kong, China is located on the 4th floor of the Junction Centre, 272 Chatham Road North, Hung Hom, providing an excellent environment for local youth to conduct basic football training, in addition, the four sides of the venue are cushioned to ensure the safety of students.

Thanks to this partnership, La Liga will continue to expand its plans in Hong Kong, China, and in conjunction with branding, work with local colleges to support the development of football in Hong Kong, China with a rich programme.

About La Liga

The Spanish professional football league LaLiga (La Liga) is a global, innovative and socially responsible sports league, as well as a leader in the field of leisure and entertainment. The league organizes the Spanish professional football leagues , La Liga and La Liga , with 20 La Liga clubs and 22 La Liga clubs , affecting more than 2.8 billion people worldwide in the 2018/19 season. Headquartered in Madrid, La Liga has 11 permanent offices and 46 foreign representatives in 55 countries and territories around the world. In 2014, La Liga opened an office in Shanghai, China. In 2020, La Liga formed a joint venture with Mediapro and Xinying Sports, SFCM, dedicated to the commercialization of sponsorship and licensing. The league is actively involved in social activities through its fund LaLiga Genuine, and is the only professional football league in the world to have a league of intellectually disabled players.