Florida Cup: Flamengo representative makes technical visit to Orlando and praises organization
Dr. Márcio Tannure was impressed with the structure prepared to receive the team in January
By Flamengo Communication - in
Dr. Márcio Tannure, medical director and head of the Center of Excellence in Performance at Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, traveled to Orlando, USA, to conduct a technical visit to the site where the team will be preparing for the upcoming season, in addition to competing in the 2019 Florida Cup in January. The Flamengo representative traveled to the North American city to learn about the entire infrastructure and logistical planning available to the club for the competition.
Dr. Tannure personally visited the hotel that will host the delegation and visited the UCF (University of Central Florida) athletics team, where the Rio de Janeiro team will train while on American soil.
"The infrastructure the organization provided us is perfect, both the training grounds and the stadium. The preseason is a crucial step to overcome the intense schedule of games throughout the year," said Tannure, who He also had the opportunity to visit the Orlando City stadium, where Flamengo will play its Florida Cup games, and meet with the management of the North American club.
Ricardo Silveira, a partner at Florida Cup, explains that the main objective of organizing the tournament is precisely to provide excellent preparation for the participating teams. Therefore, the training centers, hotels, and matches are always top-notch. "We strive to provide a relaxed environment where teams can carry out their technical work and test their teams on the field against European schools, while facilitating the exchange of information and knowledge between them. The event also offers the opportunity for clubs to explore new commercial markets," explains Silveira.
In addition to Flamengo, Eintracht Frankfurt, São Paulo FC, and AFC Ajax will also compete in the 2019 Florida Cup. The full schedule of matches and stadiums will be announced in the coming days.