'THIS SPORTS CENTRE HAS FANTASTIC CONDITIONS'

The U12 Benfica Soccer Academy, from the United States, held a training camp in the Rio Maior Sports Centre between 10 and 16 October 2011. It was the first time the team was in Rio Maior, they held a training camp during seven days. In the last day they played a particular game against a young team of NS Rio Maior.

In the end of the training camp, Rui Bento do Ó, the academy administrator, considered  that the Rio Maior Sports Centre “has fantastic conditions for professional football," recommending "training camps in Rio Maior to other teams and coaches from the United States and around the world”.

“This training camp was a unique experience for these children. They will never forget it, because in Portugal they knew a real world of football. The football is here a strong presence.”

Watch the video interview in our website.