The Real Madrid Foundation clinics return to the Balkans
Following the success of recent years, this year, 2,000 young participants across 20 cities are expected with the support of Be Free Football.
The Real Madrid Foundation, in collaboration with Be Free Football, continues to strengthen its football and values clinic project in the Balkans, an initiative set to return in 2026. These clinics are held in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. Their primary objective is to train young people through the educational methodology of the Real Madrid Foundation. The program is led by Zlatko Maric, CEO of Be Free Football.
In 2024, the clinics brought together over 1,300 participants in 11 cities, while in 2025, the figure surpassed 2,000 young people in 21 cities, significantly expanding their territorial reach. Looking ahead to 2026, around 2,000 young participants across 20 cities are expected, further strengthening the program's presence in the Balkans.
A strong track record of international collaboration
This project in the Balkans is further supported by a robust history of international collaboration driven by Be Free Football, including nine years of joint efforts with Regnum Carya in Turkey and six years with Mitsis in Greece, establishing a network of cooperation centered on sports as an educational tool.
With the return of the clinics in 2026, the Real Madrid Foundation and Be Free Football reaffirm their commitment to continue inspiring and supporting new generations, using football as a vehicle for the personal development of thousands of young people in the Balkan region.
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