Oeiras, March 31, 2010:

Football By Carlos Queiroz is hosting the 16 ^th edition of the Nike Premier Cup to be held between March 31 and April 2 at Parque Desportivo Carlos Queiroz in Carnaxide. The tournament, considered the unofficial world championship of 11 football for  Under 15, attended by about 9,000 teams from over 43 countries around the world.


In Portugal, 36 teams participate, 32 of which will contest the first phase, called "Total 90 Laser. On April 2, Friday, the National Final will take place called "Mercurial Vapor" which includes the participation of eight teams (four invited teams and the first four from group stages).

Please note that the tournament has the presence of the best clubs: FC Porto, Boavista, Sporting, Belenenses, among others. Football By Carlos Queiroz  U 15 team is also participating in the race.

The winning team will  guaranteed passport to the European stage, which takes place in Belgium from April 30 to May 2, and still have the chance to attend the World Final, which is played at Old Trafford, the Manchester United stadium.

The teams are structured with 16 players and four members of the technical team, representing a total of 720 participants.