28 January 2007 - Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United FC and Portuguese International, made a surprise visit to the Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS) facility at Al Wasl Sports Club.

Children aged between 8 and 14 were invited to pose questions to Ronaldo asking him about his life as a professional player for one of the most famous football clubs in the world.

Football has a great way of bringing together all nationalities and the visit of Ronaldo was concluded to the delight of the children with Ronaldo joining some of the lucky youngsters in a skills demonstration.
During the skills demonstration with some of the Manchester United Soccer Schools participants, Ronaldo was more than happy to offer some invaluable advice of his own to the players about the importance of enjoying playing football and how essential it is to practice whenever possible.

“The only way any player can improve is to practice and it is great to see so many kids enjoying football and playing football the Manchester United way. “

Manchester United Soccer Schools is operated in Dubai by Dubai Sports City and since the first season last year over 1200 football- crazy youngsters have been able to experience the MUSS coaching philosophy, which is specially adapted from the coaching programme at Manchester United’s Youth Academy.

A permanent Manchester United Soccer Schools facility is being built at Dubai
Sports City and is scheduled to open in 2008.