"The academy is meant to promote Barca values of becoming a universal brand and leaders in the sporting and human education of players," he told Xinhua.

The objectives of the Barca Academy are mainly teaching the basic concepts of football and transmitting the education value of football spirits in terms of basic rights, guided by the principles of coexistence and fair play.

Delgado appreciated the performance and the quality of students at the Barca Academy in Egypt, noting that the academy will participate in the Barca Academy World Cup 2020 and hope to have very good results playing the Barca style.

"We are really happy with the talents of our players in Egypt," he stressed as he watched a group of players warming up before a training session.

Joshua Harrott, a 14-year-old British boy, recently moved with his family from Dubai to live in Egypt. Finding a high-quality football school for him was a priority for his mother, and Barca Academy was the best choice for the youngster.

"I just moved to Egypt recently...my mother was looking for a good place where I can train and play. I'm very happy that there is a Barca Academy in Egypt," Josh told Xinhua as he prepared himself for rondo exercises.

He added that the training at the school is very professional, noting that he has learned much about football techniques in a short period of time.

His Egyptian colleague, Omer Ayman, said he does not only learn how to play football at the academy but also how to be a good person.

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