Ballossini Talks Engen Champ Of Champs, SA's Development Structures & Combating Age Cheating

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In this special episode of the Big Interview, brought to you by Engen, we talk to Giancarlo Ballossini, Tournament Director of the Champ of Champs 2017. He explains how this is the 'Champions League' of youth football, the steps they take to prepare young talent for professional careers, the fight against age cheating at youth level and a whole lot more.

3 Oct 2017 English South Africa Sports · Sports

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