Could Dubai become one of the most exciting destinations for young footballers looking to develop, compete and find a pathway into the professional game? 🇦🇪⚽That’s one of the big questions we explore in this episode of Ball at All Cost with Bobby and Anthony from BJM Academy.Having worked within English football, Bobby and Anthony share their experiences of developing young players in Dubai and explain how the environment can differ from what many families are used to in the UK. 🇬🇧➡️🇦🇪We get into the rapidly developing football culture in the UAE, the opportunities available to young players, international tournaments, European academy pathways and why some families are beginning to look beyond the traditional routes into professional football. 🌍🏆We also discuss mentality, coaching, pressure from parents, player development, scouting, technical ability and the importance of allowing young players to actually enjoy the game. ❤️⚽There’s also a fascinating conversation around whether English football can sometimes place too much emphasis on physical attributes, why talented players may be overlooked, and whether different environments in Europe and the UAE can offer young players a different route to development. 👀And then there’s the story of meeting Andres Iniesta. Bobby and Anthony share what happened when they crossed paths with the Barcelona and Spain legend, including the advice Iniesta gave about developing young players.🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒For parents, young footballers, coaches and anyone interested in the future of youth football, this is a conversation worth watching.Could Dubai really become a major destination for football development? 🇦🇪🌍Watch the conversation and make your own judgement. 👇🏾#youthfootball #footballacademy #playerdevelopment #footballcoaching #grassrootsfootball #footballparents #youngfootballers #academyfootball #footballtalent #footballtraining #uaefootball #dubaifootball #footballscouting #footballdevelopment #andresiniesta #bjmacademy #ballatallcost

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