Beijing buzzes with global soccer energy as the 10th Great Wall Cup International Youth Football Invitational Tournament kicks off on August 14. Recognized as one of the top U16 youth football showcases, this six-day event pits eight powerhouse teams from the Chinese mainland and abroad against each other in intense matchups and fun cultural exchanges. ⚽🌍
Here’s the lineup:
- Real Madrid CF (Spain)
- Sporting CP (Portugal)
- AJ Auxerre (France)
- Crvena Zvezda (Serbia)
- FC Dinamo Tbilisi (Georgia)
- Odi Akhmedov Football Academy (Uzbekistan)
- JEJU SK FC (Republic of Korea)
- Beijing (China)
More than just a football tournament, the Great Wall Cup blends sport with culture. Players will tour the Great Wall and catch a Peking Opera show on Cultural Day, diving into rich local traditions while making international friends. It’s like a World Cup meets cultural exchange program! 🏯🎭
Since its debut in 2010, the tournament has run nine times, supporting Beijing’s football reform plan and boosting youth development. It’s also a chance to highlight the city’s legacy as a "Dual Olympic City" and strengthen global ties through the universal language of football. 🌟
Stay tuned as these U16 stars showcase skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship—on and off the pitch. Who will lift the trophy this year? Let the games begin! 🏆🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
