Ben Rose and Do Hyum Kim to represent capital in front of 75,000 sell-out crowd at world football competition

Two Abu Dhabi-based boys have topped 28 other competitors to represent the UAE capital in the Manchester United Soccer Schools World Skills Final which takes place in front of 75,000 spectators at Old Trafford.

Ben Rose, 15 from the UK, and Do Hyum Kim, 12 from South Korea, took part in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Skills Final on Saturday at the Dome@Rawdhat, which tested their dribbling, short passing and ball control techniques.

Their hard work has won them an all-expenses paid trip to the UK to play alongside aspiring young footballers from around the globe in the MUSS World Skills Final.

Kicking off at Manchester United’s Carrington training ground, the event reaches its climax in front of a packed house at Old Trafford before the Red Devils’ Premiership game against promoted Norwich City on Saturday 1st October.

“I’m absolutely thrilled,” said Ben. “I didn’t think I had done that well, but to go to Manchester at Old Trafford and play in front on 75,000 fans is unreal. I’m shell-shocked and can’t thank my parents enough for their support.”

Do added, “It was very hard work out there because it was hot and humid, but I did my best and am delighted to be going to Old Trafford next month. I have really enjoyed myself at Manchester United Soccer Schools in Abu Dhabi and I look forward to coming back. We have learnt so much, not just soccer skills, but attitude, behaviour and how to be better people.”