Easily accessible

Hamburg is located in the north of Germany, and the country’s second largest city is easily accessible to travelers from both Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Either by car, ferry or plane. At a reasonable price. So that here there are also opportunities to combine family vacation with an international football experience.

The Laola Cup will be played 24-28 July at Hamburg’s professional training facility. 11 fantastic stadiums await the over 200 participating teams during Germany’s biggest youth tournament. NF Academy will field four teams in the age classes  2012, 2010/2011, 2008/2009 and 2006/2007.

The teams are led in training  and combat by NF Academy’s experienced and professional Portuguese coaches.  Most players will be invited based on good performances from local programs or international tournaments and training camps they have attended in the past. There are also a few spots available for talents who want to apply.

International experience

It is the first time Norway’s largest academy has fielded teams in the tournament, which will be a great arena for young and dedicated players to take their first step into the international football world. NF Academy’s program is rigged to develop both the player and the human being.

NF Selection Laola Cup provides players with international references against good teams, and will be developing as a supplement to everyday training in their own club team at home. The players also gain experience in integrating into teams with good players from several countries.

NF Academy develops the players’ understanding of football, through learning the game by playing it. This is how many Portuguese world players have started their football careers.

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