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Podcast: The Joe Pomp Show
Episode: #173 Inside Europe's Most Demanding Football Academies
Description: The European Football youth academy system is super complex. The world's biggest clubs are recruiting kids as young as 8 years old, promising them elite training and a chance to earn millions as a professional. So today's podcast breaks down how these academies work, what a typical schedule might look like, and the slim chances these players have at actually going pro. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.