City legends encourage young players in Abu Dhabi

Manchester City legends Micah Richards and Joleon Lescott emphasised the importance of grassroots football for aspiring footballers in the UAE, saying it’s crucial in their development on and off the pitch as they visited a City Football Schools’ session in Abu Dhabi.

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Richards and Lescott made a special stop at Zayed Sports City, where they had the opportunity to meet and mentor some of the UAE's brightest young footballing talents.

The legends were clearly impressed by the skill, discipline, and passion displayed by these budding athletes, noting that their dedication at such a formative stage will serve as a solid foundation for their future careers.

Richards and Lescott encouraged the youngsters to embrace grassroots football, emphasizing that consistent training, teamwork, and love for the game are the keys to unlocking their full potential.