The search for tomorrow’s football stars kicks off next month with the du Football Champions (duFC) in the UAE. The telecom company has partnered with La Liga to offer young talent the opportunity to pursue a professional international and national career in football. A total of 8,000 boys and girls aged 11 to 17 from schools and teams across the country are expected to play in the tournament. The event is set to run October 17 to March 19 at various locations, including Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Football Club, Sharjah Football Club, Emirates Sevens and Dubai Sports City.

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