Royal FC Partners with Football Plus India to Launch Elite Football Pathway in Dubai
Royal FC Dubai has officially signed a historic long-term partnership with India’s leading professional football academy, Football Plus Professional Soccer Academy, marking a new era for football development between the UAE and India.
The agreement was formally signed in Dubai by Royal FC President Mr. Mohamed Boghdady and Football Plus Founder & President Mr. David Anand during an official ceremony attended by both clubs’ management teams.
This groundbreaking collaboration combines Royal FC’s rapidly growing infrastructure in the UAE with Football Plus India’s renowned Spanish-influenced training methodology to create a complete professional development pathway in Dubai.
Key initiatives under the partnership include:
– Launch of Royal FC B Team
– Establishment of a fully structured Royal FC Women’s Team
– Creation of an Elite Academy following European curriculum standards
– Expanded Grassroots program for boys and girls
– Year-round residential and non-residential Study & Play pathways in Dubai and Chennai
– Summer, winter, and intensive short-term training camps
– Introduction of the annual SuperDraft Trials – a premier scouting platform connecting talented players to professional clubs in India, UAE, and internationally
Mr. Mohamed Boghdady, President of Royal FC Dubai, stated:
“This partnership with Football Plus and Mr. David Anand is a game-changer for football in the UAE. We are fully committed to providing world-class opportunities for youth and women, and this collaboration allows us to deliver genuine professional pathways right here in Dubai.”
Mr. David Anand, President of Football Plus India, added:
“Dubai is the perfect hub to extend our proven training model internationally. Together with Royal FC and Mr. Boghdady, we are building one of the strongest development ecosystems in Asia, giving players real opportunities to turn professional.”
The joint programs will commence immediately, with official registration openings and trial dates to be announced in the coming weeks.
