Venezuela to boost junior leagues

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Venezuelan football officials Friday unveiled a nationwide program aimed at promoting football among the country's youth.

National football team coach Noel Sanvicente presented the " Young Football Fan Program" to representatives of the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) and regional football associations, the Venezuelan News Agency (AVN) said.

The program calls mainly for developing junior league teams, and ensuring sports facilities are available and adequate in each state.

"We are proposing a complete change in the Venezuelan football scene ... together we can find solutions to the existing problems, " Sanvicente said.

Regional football representatives were pleased by the program, and pledged their support and cooperation. The next step will be to train the future trainers and coaches of the junior league teams. Endite

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