Chasing a Dream: Competing at Soccer’s Highest Level!

** Breakdown of cost below**

Hi everyone!

My name is Leon and I’m 11 years old. I’ve been playing soccer since...I can't remember and it’s my biggest passion. My dream is to play professional soccer one day at Palmeiras in Brazil and maybe even in Europe and win a World Cup! To get there I know I need to work really hard and compete at the highest levels to improve and learn.

This year I’ve been invited to play in two incredible tournaments in Spain where I’ll have the chance to play against some of the best teams in the world like Real Madrid Barcelona and Inter Milan. At the MIC Cup the Brazil U15 national team will also be there so the competition is going to be amazing. These tournaments will help me get closer to my dream but they are also very expensive. I have been very lucky to have received scholarships in the past but not this time.

Both my parents work really hard to support me but with bills and everything else it’s tough to cover all the costs. That’s why I’m asking for your help. Any donation big or small will help me get to Spain and compete in these tournaments. Your support means so much to me and will make a huge difference in helping me grow as a player and chase my dream.

Thank you so much for reading my story and for helping me on my journey. I promise to give my best on the field and make you proud.

Love,

Leon

BREAKDOWN OF COSTS:

Alpha Superior Cup - Madrid, Spain (February 2025)

Player Fee: €2,150 (~$2,322 USD)

Includes hotel, transportation, meals, tournament participation, and a Madrid city tour.

Airplane Ticket: ~$750 (round trip).

Total (Alpha Superior Cup): $3,072 USD

MIC Cup - Costa Brava, Spain (April 2025)

Player Fee: €680 (~$734 USD)

Covers travel, accommodations, meals, and tournament participation for Leon.

Parent Fee: €680 (~$734 USD)

Covers travel, accommodations, and meals for Leon’s accompanying parent.

Airplane Tickets: ~$1,500 (for Leon and parent combined).

Total (MIC Cup): $2,968 USD

Total Cost for Both Tournaments = $6,040 USD