Don Vicente Del Bosque, ambassador of LA LIGA from 2019 in programs promoted by this organization, signs an agreement for the new initiative “Mallorca International Football Cup” organized by Vicente Del Bosque Football Academy.
LaLiga wishes to collaborate with Vicente Del Bosque Football Academy in the organization of the sporting, touristic and integrating event “Mallorca International Football Cup”, represented by Vicente del Bosque, and to this end will formalize its collaboration through the signing of a collaboration agreement with the Vicente Del Bosque Football Academy, adding this event to its calendar of annual participation activities.
LaLiga promotes programs of activities of an institutional, cultural, educational and social nature, with the aim of transforming society with the positive values of soccer, and the “Mallorca International Football Cup” event organized by the Vicente Del Bosque Football Academy meets these requirements for LaLiga.
“I want you to take advantage of soccer to become better,” advises the former Spain coach to the participants in his campus.
“If you don’t dominate the ball, it’s a bad thing…” It was one of the lessons taught by Vicente del Bosque at the opening of his first campus in the cradle of soccer, at the Rayners Lane FC ground in London, in front of eighty boys and girls who proudly wore the shirt of his academy.
“It’s very difficult to get there, but I’m not telling you to stop dreaming,” stressed the “best coach in the world” (awarded as such by FIFA in 2012, after winning the World Cup and the European Championship). “What I want is for you to use soccer as a tool to become better: I don’t know if we’ll be able to make good players out of you, but we’ll make good kids.
“We are coming to London to internationalize our work,” admitted Del Bosque. “And to show in passing that soccer has no borders, even if some people want to put them up again.”
The three-day campus is open to children of all nationalities, but the presence of the “Spanish quarry” has been more than guaranteed through the Cañada Blanch Soccer School, directed by Tomás Ruiz, who acted as presenter at the well-attended ceremony, along with campus director Pau Alberti.
“We are facing a global project that finally arrives in London, after a delay forced by the pandemic,” explained Tomás Ruiz. “Vicente del Bosque not only symbolizes the success of our soccer, but also a way of working, embodied since 2011 in the academy that bears his name and where sports and values training go hand in hand”.
“Soccer teaches you to be generous”, was another of the “lessons” of the maestro Del Bosque, who emphasized that in the “campus” there is no competitive pressure and that what prevails is precisely “friendship with the ball” (technique) and team play, including parents. “Tactics will come later,” stressed the former national team coach, a standard bearer of restraint and balance from the bench.
“There is no single model, but I believe that in soccer it is very important to control emotions,” explained Del Bosque with his usual parsimony. “Although sometimes I see my reaction to Iniesta’s goal, like shrinking and clenching my fists, and I don’t know if I could have celebrated it in any other way…. It fills me with pride to see our heroes, like Xavi or Xabi Alonso, now become coaches”.
About the new national coach, Luis de la Fuente, it is enough for him to say that he is his “friend” and that he hopes he can get the best out of the new generation of the “reds”, despite the puncture in Qatar… “Winning a World Cup is something very difficult, which also requires a touch of luck: we had it in South Africa”.
“Without the victory, nothing is the same,” concluded Del Bosque, in a final lesson in realism. “I probably wouldn’t be here if we hadn’t won the World Cup (…) The truth is that I ended up being a professional coach due to the vicissitudes of life. For 17 years, my job was in the Real Madrid youth academy: working with the youngsters and knowing how to attract them. And to make sure that the best moments of their lives are associated with soccer”.
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The management of the Vicente del Bosque Football Academy, together with Don Vicente del Bosque himself, presented this morning at FITUR two international events of great relevance: the Mallorca International Women’s Tournament, to be held from April 17 to 20, and the Mallorca International Football Cup Vicente del Bosque, which will take place from June 20 to 25 in the municipality of Calvià, Mallorca. In addition, the Academy’s nationwide programs have been announced, especially with the 2025 campuses.
The event took place at the stand of the Balearic Islands and was attended by the president of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, the president of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, and the mayor of Calvià, Juan Antonio Amengual, among other authorities of the island. Also, it has had the privilege of receiving the visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain and the Mayor of Madrid, Mr. José Luis Martínez-Almeida, who have come to greet Mr. Vicente del Bosque and the Academy’s management.
In 2025, the Academy is strengthening the promotion of its events, holding its second presentation event at FITUR. This promotional effort began in January with its participation in the USA United Coaches Convention in Chicago, which took place from January 8 to 12. In February, they will continue their tour in Florida and Las Vegas (USA), and in March they will once again present their events at the national level in Madrid, at the headquarters of Banco Santander.
Since its creation in 2011, the Vicente del Bosque Football Academy has established itself as a sports training project based on values, with the participation of more than 18,500 athletes of 28 nationalities. During the event, the authorities highlighted the strategic importance of initiatives such as these, which not only boost tourism and sports development, but also generate a positive economic impact and improve the international projection of the destination.
Support for these activities is based on data provided by the Academy, which demonstrate the value they bring to the territory. In addition, the figure of Don Vicente del Bosque, with his outstanding career and prestige, adds a component of excellence that reinforces its identity as a preferred destination for top-level sporting events.
Within the framework of international tournaments, a synergy is fostered between strategic planning, the experience demonstrated by the Academy and the positive influence of personalities such as Vicente del Bosque, promoting the sustainable development of the island and its positioning in tourism and sports.
The third international edition, held in April and June 2024, brought together more than 100 teams from 12 countries, attracting close to 6,000 people, including players, coaches, technical staff, family members and supporters.
Vicente del Bosque underscored the Academy’s firm conviction that sport and its fundamental values are key drivers for promoting responsible and sustainable tourism.
Vicente Del Bosque Football Academy is honored to announce the attendance of Don Vicente del Bosque to the Inaugural Gala of the Mallorca Championships presented by Waterdrop to be held next Friday June 21st at 19.30h at the Mallorca Country Club, Santa Ponça.
This opening event in Calvià is a crucial stage to give greater visibility to the most outstanding sporting events on the island. Mr. del Bosque, former Spanish national soccer coach and one of the most respected figures in the world of sports, will be present not only to support the inauguration of the Mallorca Championships presented by Waterdrop, but also to kick off the tournament that his Academy organizes on the island, the Mallorca International Fotoball Cup Vicente del Bosque, another event of great relevance that takes place these days in Calvià.
Likewise, the Inaugural Gala will count with the distinguished presence of the president of the Consell de Mallorca, the mayor of Calvià who, together with Vicente del Bosque, will highlight the importance of both sporting events for the local community and their impact on the promotion of sport on the island of Mallorca. The collaboration and mutual support between these events reinforce the commitment of Calvià with the development and promotion of sport at all levels.
The Mallorca Championships presented by Waterdrop and the Mallorca International Football Cup Vicente del Bosque attract elite athletes and sports fans. In fact, the Gala is expected to draw a large crowd of attendees, including professional athletes, local authorities and sports enthusiasts, all gathered to celebrate the sporting spirit and athletic excellence that these events harbor.
These high-level sports initiatives represent an invaluable opportunity to promote quality tourism and the local economy. Thus, the presence of prominent figures such as Vicente del Bosque underscores the prestige and importance of these events.
More information at https://mallorcafootballcup.com/
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The Vicente del Bosque Football Academy is currently participating in the world’s largest event for coaches and soccer professionals. From its stand in Chicago, the academy’s management is presenting its sports project and the two internationally renowned events that will take place in Mallorca, Spain, in 2025:
Mallorca International Football Cup – Women’s Tournament Dates: April 17 to 20.
Mallorca International Football Cup, Vicente del Bosque Dates: June 20 to 25.
Both events will take place in the municipality of Calvià, in the Balearic Islands, and stand out as a perfect fusion of sport, tourism and culture.
The Mallorca International Football Cup is much more than a soccer competition. With teams and participants from different countries, it is a tourist-sports event that combines the passion for sport with multicultural experiences. Through this initiative, the Vicente del Bosque Football Academy seeks to promote the values of sport, education and respect, offering an enriching experience for both players and their families.
The proposal of these tournaments includes not only the competition on the course, but also the possibility to enjoy the unique environment of Mallorca:
Culture: discovering local traditions and customs.
Nature: explore the beauty of the island’s beaches and landscapes.
Gastronomy: taste the authentic Mediterranean cuisine.
All this contributes to promoting tourism and disseminating the values of sport through its events.
The Vicente del Bosque Football Academy firmly believes in sport as a key tool for personal development, the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits and the formation of values. Its success lies in creating a global experience where players, families and fans experience soccer as part of a cultural and human exchange.
In the words of Pau Albertí, director of the academy, “We want these events to be a celebration of the sport and all that Mallorca has to offer: its hospitality, its natural wealth and its appeal as a family tourist destination”.
Participation in the USA United Coaches Convention marks an important step in strengthening ties between U.S. and European soccer, promoting the internationalization of tournaments and positioning Mallorca as a top-level sports destination.
Mallorca awaits you in April and June for an unforgettable experience where sport, culture and family come together in perfect harmony.
Visit the Vicente del Bosque Football Academy booth at the USA United Coaches Convention or check out their website to learn more about events and how to register.
Next Wednesday, January 24the Vicente del Bosque Football Academy Management will be present along with Mr. Vicente del Bosque to the International Fair Fiturin Madrid, to be presented at the stand of the Balearic Islands, together with the president of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens and the mayor of Calvià, Juan Antonio AmengualThe events that the Academy will celebrate one more year in the municipality of Calvià, Mallorca.
From 2011 to the present, the Vicente del Bosque Football Academy has become a worldwide project for sports training in values, with more than 15,500 athletes of 26 nationalities participating. After five editions of the local tournament “Vicente Del Bosque First Mallorca Cup” that has been held from 2015 to 2019, and the second international edition last April and June 2023 in which 96 teams from 8 countries and nearly 3,000 people between players, coaches, staff, families and fans have participated.
We invite you to learn more about our world-class sporting, tourism and integration events.
The meeting is scheduled at 10:45 am at the Balearic Islands Stand.
The meeting will be followed by a press conference. More information at https://mallorcafootballcup.com
