The MICFootball’s 22nd edition, which will be held from March 26th to 31st, 2024, continues to take shape. It will once again have a luxury lineup with the presence of the best youth teams. As of now, teams such as Juventus FC, Manchester United, Manchester City, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, RCD Espanyol, Liverpool and Olympique Lyonnais have already confirmed their participation in the tournament. More top teams will be announced on our social media channels in the upcoming days.

RCD Espanyol is the most successful club in MICFootball’s history with a total of 22 titles (counting men’s and women’s categories), followed by Barça (21) and Madrid (11). 

A global tournament… breaking records? 

Since its origins, MICFootball brings together teams from all over the world every year at the Costa Brava, in what is a week of cultural exchange and contrast of soccer styles.

In 2024, our goal is to break all teams-participation record, reaching the mark of 400 teams from over 30 countries. Almost 40 towns from Girona will host a tournament consolidated as one of the most prestigious in youth football.

The countdown has already begun.

 

When we think about sports training, it is common to imagine athletes sweating in the gym or running on the track. However, there is an equally important but less visible aspect: invisible training. This term refers to the sum of sports nutrition, adequate rest and preventive work, and plays a fundamental role in the performance of any athlete.

Sports Nutrition: The Fuel for Performance

Sports nutrition is much more than just filling your stomach. It is the fuel that drives the body during training and competition. Athletes must consume the appropriate amount of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) to optimize their performance. Additionally, proper hydration is essential to avoid dehydration and exhaustion.

Nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and complex carbohydrates, provide the energy needed to train hard and recover quickly. Planning specific meals for training and competition is crucial to achieving maximum athletic potential.

Rest: Recovery and Regeneration

Rest is the cornerstone of invisible training. During sleep, the body recovers, regenerates tissues and strengthens the immune system. Athletes need sufficient hours of quality sleep to ensure adequate recovery. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue, decreased performance, and increased risk of injury.

In addition to sleep, active rest, such as relaxation, and recovery practices such as massage and physical therapy, play an important role in preventing injuries and maintaining optimal performance.

Preventive Work: Avoid Future Problems

Preventive work is the third pillar of invisible training. It involves performing specific exercises to strengthen muscles and joints and prevent injuries. A well-designed preventive training program can help athletes avoid future problems and stay at the top of their game.

These exercises may include stretching, strengthening exercises, joint mobility, and balance work. A trainer or physical therapist can help develop a personalized plan to address each athlete’s specific needs and reduce the risk of injury.

In short, invisible training, which encompasses sports nutrition, rest and preventative work, is essential for success in sport. Athletes who pay attention to these aspects, in addition to their physical training, are better prepared to achieve their goals, perform at their highest level, and stay healthy throughout their sports careers.

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U19 | Club Futbol Lloret 0-1 FC Barcelona

 

 

F19 | Femení Manu Lanzarote 0-2 Manu Lanzarote Femení

 

 

U18 | FF Badalona (4) 3-3 (5) Promoesport Etoiles du Mande

 

U16 |FC Barcelona (4) 0-0 (3) RCD Espanyol

 

 

U15 | Atlético de Madrid (2) 0-0 (4) Valencia CF

 

 

U14 |FC Barcelona (1) 0-0 (3) Atlético de Madrid

 

U13 | Atlético de Madrid (5) 1-1 (3) Villarreal CF

 

U12A | Real Madrid 6-0 Girona FC

 

 

U12B | FC Barcelona 0-2 RCD Espanyol

 

 

Everything is ready at the Vilatenim Municipal Stadium in Figueres for the MICFootball 2023 opening ceremony. This year’s ceremony will start with the opening match: Real Madrid CF vs Albion SC San Diego at 4.30pm from U12A group C category.

Later, at 5.45pm, there will be the official opening of the tournament with a parade in the Municipal de Vilatenim, starring two players from each team, representing their countries with their own flag. This year we are visited by 344 teams from 33 countries from 5 continents, to try to win the MICFootball. After the parade, there will be a spectacular performance by the urban dance school Dance Me Figueres.

FC Barcelona and CE Mercantil will take the baton, these two will play the second match of the great party that will be lived in Figueres, from 6.30 pm. A match corresponding to the U14 category of group E.

In addition, the tickets for the ceremony are sold out and a great atmosphere is expected in the stadium, to enjoy the kick-off of the tournament. You can follow the opening of the tournament live on Esport3.

The first day of MICFootball 2023 took place at the Hotel Olympic in Lloret de Mar with the meeting of more than 300 volunteers from 17 different countries.

The day began with the presentation of the tournament by its director, Juanjo Rovira, where he emphasized the importance and value of all the volunteers to understand the success of the tournament. The event had the intervention of the coach in management and pedagogical leadership and the director of Escola la Mercè, Carlos Blanch, who focused on the human and pedagogical value of the tournament in all its aspects.

This first meeting served to create the first synergies between all the volunteers who, together with the management team, aim to ensure that this edition is remembered as the best in its history.
The 21st edition of MICFootball kicks off with the presence of 344 teams from 33 different nationalities from 5 continents, where a total of 842 matches will be played during this holy week. This coming Wednesday, the official kick-off will be given at the opening ceremony of the tournament at the Vilatenim stadium, in Figueres.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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We explain here how you can follow the day-to-day of the tournament

You will be able to follow everything related with the tournament in three different platforms: MICLive; TV channels (GOL TV, Esport3, Movistar, La Xarxa and TV Costa Brava) and our social media channels.

MICLive

MICLive is the official platform to follow all the events. In this link live.micfootball.com you will have the chance to see all the schedule, the play-by-play of the games and follow your favorite team. 

How can you use it? We explain you how it works in this link.

TV’s

The MICFootball 2023 television grid will be wide and varied. Different matches can be seen live on television. Channels like GOL TV, Esport3 and Movistar will broadcast the matches. They can also be followed on La Xarxa and TV Costa Brava. All the matches that are broadcast on television can also be followed through our YouTube channel MICFootball.

The finals can be followed in full on YouTube.

Social media channels

FC Barcelona players Ansu Fati, Eric Garcia and Laia Codina were the special guests of the MICFootball 2023 presentation at the imaginCafe in Barcelona. The three football players, who once played in the tournament, are the ambassadors of the 21st edition together with the Girona FC winger Arnau Martínez. 

These were his words recalling their experience at MICFootball:

ANSU FATI

“Weeks before the tournament began, we were already talking about how we wanted to win it. It was marked on the calendar. Representing your club and winning it was something unique. In the end, that Clásico was the best for us, playing against Madrid in a final was everything for us”.

ERIC GARCIA

“It was very special for us to participate. In the league you played against Catalan teams and there you met clubs from all over the world. It was spending a week focused, sharing with other teams… it was a very important date”

LAIA CODINA

“These are very special memories. I remember that it was a special moment because it was closing a cycle with Cassà, where I grew up. You have a very nice memory. It was one of my first tournaments with Barça, we reached the semifinals and it’s always a special tournament. As a Girona you live it even more. I remember spending the week going from field to field. It is an experience that is not so much about winning or losing, but about what you have left that you live that week with teammates and rivals”.

MICFootball 2023 will once again speak different languages. Teams from all over the world will come to play in the tournament that will take place from April 4 to 9 at the Costa Brava. A total of 33 countries, from 5 continents, will be represented during the championship. An international tournament that will feature teams from such picturesque countries as Uzbekistan, Mali, Dubai and Costa Rica. Teams from the United States, Brazil, Japan, Israel and China won’t miss the edition. 

Here is the list of 33 countries that will be at MICFootball 2023:

  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Brazil
  • Denmark
  • Hungary
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • Andorra
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Uzbekistan
  • Mali
  • France
  • Portugal
  • Austria
  • Puerto Rico
  • Panama
  • Mexico
  • Japan
  • Hong Kong
  • Colombia
  • Israel
  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Peru
  • Italy
  • Dubai
  • Saudi Arabia
  • China
  • Morocco
  • Australia
  • Costa Rica
  • Kazakhstan

TOP TEAMS

Among the confirmed teams we have 10 of the 20 Spanish LaLiga clubs (FC Barcelona, Real Madrid CF, RCD Espanyol, Club Atletico de Madrid, Valencia CF, Villarreal CF, Real Betis Balompié, Sevilla FC, Real Sociedad de Futbol and Girona FC) and other top-level continental teams, such as Manchester United FC, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, AC Milan, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain FC, among others.

Everything ready to enjoy the best youth football!

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