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- Head of NEOM sport Jan Paterson opened press conference by welcoming officials, coaches, and players, expressing her satisfaction with event's success
NEOM: Coaches, alongside Beach Soccer Worldwide President Joan Cusco and Jan Paterson, managing director of NEOM Sport, addressed the media on Saturday ahead of the final day of the NEOM Beach Soccer Cup 2024.
Jan Paterson opened the conference by welcoming officials, coaches, and players, expressing her satisfaction with the event's success.
鈥淭his is the third edition of the NEOM Beach Soccer tournament, and each year we grow stronger. We are immensely proud to host such significant events here in NEOM, as they help attract international sports, inspire residents, and create platforms for athletes to compete at the highest levels,鈥� she remarked.
Cusco also praised the tournament's development.
鈥淚t is an amazing event, without a doubt. Every year, we witness the growth in infrastructure, improvements in facilities, and the work of a highly professional team. NEOM鈥檚 top-tier amenities and stunning location enhance the experience for both participants and fans, making this event truly special,鈥� he noted.
The men's final sees Brazil, aiming for their third consecutive title, facing the UAE.
Brazilian coach Marco Octavio Barbosa expressed confidence in his team鈥檚 readiness: 鈥淲e are well prepared and understand that we are playing against a strong team ranked 7th in the world.鈥�
Victor Vasques, head coach of the UAE, acknowledged the challenge ahead but emphasized his team鈥檚 determination. 鈥淭here鈥檚 no doubt Brazil is the best, but we will fight until the end,鈥� he said.
In the women鈥檚 final, Spain face Brazil, with both teams poised for a competitive clash.
Abderrahim Omar El-Gazzi, Spain鈥檚 head coach, spoke about his team鈥檚 ambitions, saying: 鈥淲e are looking forward to a crucial match against Brazil and are motivated to win every tournament we enter.鈥�
Brazil鈥檚 women鈥檚 coach, Fabrico Santos Da Silva, voiced his belief in his team鈥檚 capability.
鈥淲e have played excellent football so far and deserve to win the final against Spain. Spain is a strong side, but I have the best female football players in the world, and we can achieve this,鈥� he said.