Liverpool FC: opening of the first LFC International Academy in Kunming City, China

Liverpool FC (Premier League) has inaugurated its first academy in China, in Kunming City, "in partnership with the Municipal Bureau of Education" of the Yunnan Province capital, announced the Merseyside club on 24/04/2018. The new International Academy is the 28^th to be opened by the club outside of England.

"The Programme, will initially be provided to a selection of schools in the city of Kunming. Daniel Reece, head coach at the LFC International Academy in Liverpool, has relocated to Kunming to oversee the project, which is a combination of player development and education for local coaches - teaching them how to play and coach 'The Liverpool Way'," said Liverpool FC.

"We are extremely excited to be bringing the LFC International Academy to Kunming. The curriculum is based on the LFC Academy philosophy and practices; with an active and educational programme, that will provide excellent opportunities for local players and coaches in China," said Ian Rush, former club player and LFC International Academy ambassador.

"Ensuring that the LFC International Academy leaves a lasting…