Faiz Ibrahim (DOB 20 JAN 02)
The trip to Italy has been full of excitement and a great eye-opener to the quality of football played by the boys out there. I was amazed by their knowledge of the game, their coordination and teamwork. It was a great learning experience for me and was thrilled that Alpha Football Academy had given me this opportunity to train with the Hellas Verona U16 team. To top it all off, we also witnessed Hellas Verona vs Pescara match at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, which was the first professional match I had watched. The only difficulties I faced was the language and the weather. All and all, my trip to Italy was memorable, and I wish to experience it all over again.
Ali Shah (DOB 02 MAR 03)
The experience was amazing; almost a dream come true. I thank Alpha Football Academy for exploring the possibilities of exposure for us and then making it a real experience. The level of game, intensity and sports culture was entirely different. Interacting and playing with Hellas Verona players gave me the idea of my potential, and I could understand my weaknesses. This realization boosted my passion. Our interview with the Hellas Verona media made me feel pampered. Playing in such a cold atmosphere was terrific. Walking to get the bus, jogging to the grocery store and Meeran sirs late-night ghost stories added more fun to the whole experience.
Junaid Faizal (DOB 05 JAN 05)
My trip to Italy was a wonderful experience in terms of getting a glimpse of Italian football and a different lifestyle. The level of discipline and skill showed by the players there was just remarkable. The drills conducted are different from what we're used to, and it was fascinating to find out more ways to work on my technique to improve myself. Watching the Hellas Verona vs Pescara game was also an eye-opener as it showed how vital the beautiful game is to the people. The energy you feel in the crowd when something happens on the pitch is just indescribable. It reminded me about how passionate people are about football and why it is called the beautiful game. Adapting to the cold weather was difficult as I have lived in the Middle-East for the majority of my life. Communicating with people was also an obstacle, as none of us knew Italian. This trip motivated me to work more as it reminded me that life has its obstacles, and no amount of work you put into something is enough as there is always someone else who works more than you. In the end, it all comes down to how much you do and how passionate you are about achieving your goals.
15 DEC 18
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22 DEC 18
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