The Real Madrid Foundation concludes the XIII Copa Alma Europe in Madrid
Felipe Reyes and Ricardo Gallego presented the awards for values after a week of international community.
The Real Madrid Foundation has concluded the thirteenth edition of the Copa Alma Europe at Ciudad Real Madrid, an event that over several days brought together eight delegations from European social sports schools in an environment of community, learning, and sports.
The closing ceremony and awards presentation were attended by Felipe Reyes, Real Madrid ambassador, Ricardo Gallego, Real Madrid Foundation ambassador, Silvia Montes-Jovellar, Director of Projects, and Adrian Silla, Director of Training, who joined the participants in one of the most special moments of the tournament.
Felipe Reyes congratulated all the teams and emphasized the importance of learning values: “When I see you, I remember my beginnings and something very important that I learned: sports is not just about winning; it’s about giving your best, helping your teammates, and respecting everyone. The values you have experienced here, such as respect, teamwork, and self-esteem, will accompany you in your daily lives as well.”
Awards for Values
As is tradition in Copa Alma, the recognitions focused on the values demonstrated by the participants during the competition. In this edition, as a new feature, the teams themselves assigned the awards to each other through an app, thereby reinforcing responsibility, reflection, and the appreciation of fair play.
By teams, Italy received the Fair Play award; Poland was recognized for Team Spirit; Romania stood out in Motivation; Ukraine, with two delegations, received the Equality award for the blue team and the Autonomy award for the yellow team; Hungary was awarded for Self-Esteem; Portugal for Healthy Habits; and Spain for Respect.
A Unique Experience
Throughout the week, the 80 participants enjoyed a multicultural experience where football served as a meeting point. Beyond the matches, the young participants shared educational activities and group dynamics that strengthened their personal and social development. Among the sponsors, UPS stood out for supporting projects in Portugal, Romania, Poland, and Ukraine, and Endesa for collaborating with the school in Guimarães (Portugal).
Disclaimer: Translation generated by artificial intelligence. It may contain inaccuracies.