Ole! The 2017 European Football Tour is now up and running. A terrific turnout from parents and boys resulted in an impressive expression of interest and 32 boys have now booked their places on this two week extravaganza to Spain and Portugal from 8 to 23 April, 2017. We have attracted boys from Year 7 to Year 11, with a Junior and Senior Panel being formed.

The group will fly from Sydney to Barcelona and will spend two days in the majestic “jewel of the north” as we enjoy the magic of Catalonia, visiting the Camp Nou Stadium and Museum, attend a La Liga match Espanyol v Alaves, hop on – hop off bus tour and a couple of surprises. Sshhh!

Thereafter we fly to Lisbon to spend five nights at the famous Benfica Club, Portugal’s most famous club (Portugal lest we forget are the new reigning European Champions captained by Cristiano Ronaldo!). The boys will enjoy four training sessions at the Benfica Academy, play matches against local teams, visit Stadio da Luz and Museum, attend the Benfica v Maritimo Primera Liga matc, see all the city sights, as well as enjoy the wonderful culture of the smaller Iberian “partner”.

The odyssey continues with a scenic coach tour from Lisbon through the Algarve stopping at Colina Verde, as we weave our way through southern Spain to the historic old city of Sevilla, an architectural paradise headlined by the Alcazar.  Three Training Sessions, matches, city tours Sanchez Pijuan Stadium tour, etc all blend into a fascinating adventure.

Onwards by TAP Airways to Valencia for a similar experience and then back to Barcelona for our return flight.

This will truly be a trip to remember!

Stay tuned for more updates closer to the tour.

Mr Brian McCarthy
Director of Football