THE HEAD OF STATE MET WITH THE PRESIDENT OF ATLÉTICO MADRID FOOTBALL CLUB
MEETING BETWEEN THE HEAD OF STATE AND ENRIQUE CEREZO TORRES
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was presented with a project to establish an Atlético Madrid Football Academy in our country.
Acknowledging the global reputation of the Spanish club, the President of Kazakhstan expressed his gratitude to Enrique Cerezo Torres for his willingness to share expertise and support the development of football in the country.
The Head of State emphasized that Kazakhstan places great importance on the development of football. Currently, around 40,000 children are engaged in sports schools and training centers, while football infrastructure is continuously improving, with new stadiums being built.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that the government is ready to fully support this initiative aimed at advancing football.
Enrique Cerezo Torres highlighted that Atlético Madrid Academies are already operating in multiple countries worldwide. He emphasized that to help young talents reach the top football leagues globally, the Academy focuses on implementing advanced training methodologies and enhancing the skills of coaches and mentors.
Atlético Madrid Football Academy will be established at Akbulak Olympic Center in Talgar City, Almaty Region.
At the end of the meeting, Enrique Cerezo Torres presented Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with an Atlético Madrid jersey signed by the club's players.