Patrick Vieira helped France win the World Cup in 1998 and then Euro 2000. He also played in the 2006 World Cup final when France were beaten by Italy on penalties.
Proud Frenchman —
Patrick Vieira helped France win the World Cup in 1998 and then Euro 2000. He also played in the 2006 World Cup final when France were beaten by Italy on penalties.
After a glittering and club and international career, Vieira now works as Manchester City's Football Development Executive. He has high hopes of the club's academy.
Developing Manchester City —
After a glittering and club and international career, Vieira now works as Manchester City's Football Development Executive. He has high hopes of the club's academy.
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In September 2011, Manchester City unveiled plans for a newly-built academy complex on land near the club's Etihad Stadium home.
Man City training night —
In September 2011, Manchester City unveiled plans for a newly-built academy complex on land near the club's Etihad Stadium home.
Manchester City Football Academy
The complex will boast a 7,000-seater stadium, which will play host to the club's youth team matches.
Man City training stadium —
The complex will boast a 7,000-seater stadium, which will play host to the club's youth team matches.
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Also, the development will contain a purpose-built first team block with a gym, changing rooms, refectory and rehabilitation center.
Man City academy building —
Also, the development will contain a purpose-built first team block with a gym, changing rooms, refectory and rehabilitation center.
Manchester City Football Academy
City's potential stars of tomorrow will have 11 full-size youth pitches and four full-size first team pitches to hone their skills on.
Man City training pitches —
City's potential stars of tomorrow will have 11 full-size youth pitches and four full-size first team pitches to hone their skills on.
Manchester City Football Academy
The English Football Association has high hopes of its own elite football facility -- the $168-million St. George's Park complex. The center will house 24 England teams of varying age groups. It also boasts 11 outdoor pitches, including an exact replica of the playing surface at Wembley Stadium.
St George's Park —
The English Football Association has high hopes of its own elite football facility -- the $168-million St. George's Park complex. The center will house 24 England teams of varying age groups. It also boasts 11 outdoor pitches, including an exact replica of the playing surface at Wembley Stadium.
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