Fundacion del Real Madrid, one of the most famous football teams in Europe, signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Sports. Minister of Sports Felipe (Jay) Payano signed for the DR and Miguel Angel Arroyo Gomez, director of the Real Madrid, for the foundation. Spanish Ambassador Maria de Jesus Figa Lopez and former soccer star Emilio Butragueno were present for the signing.
As per the agreement, the foundation will provide technical assistance to the ministry to prepare Dominicans in soccer and basketball. A sports school under the modality of Escuela Deportiva de Integracion Social that works in other Latin American countries would be built to serve as a model for others in the future. The location of the school has yet to be determined.
Arroyo said the primary objective is to train Dominican football players.