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FC Porto opens football academy in Pakistan

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo15 September 2026 at 15:48

FC Porto now has a football academy in Pakistan, bringing the Porto club's training model to yet another country. This international expansion represents another step in FC Porto's brand internationalization strategy, which already has academies in several countries around the world. The Porto training model, known for developing young talents, will now be implemented in Pakistan, allowing local young players to have access to the training and development methodology of the Portuguese club.

Why this matters

This opening allows young Pakistani footballers access to European elite training methods, potentially affecting sports development in the region. The initiative is part of FC Porto's internationalization strategy, which already has academies in several countries, and may represent a business opportunity for the Portuguese club in the South Asian market.

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