With five World Cups and numerous soccer legends, Brazil has consistently set the standard in the world of football. Its creative and stylish style of play reflects the country's unique culture.
Belo Horizonte, home to three teams in the top division of Brazilian soccer, stands out as one of the most competitive football hubs in the country, besides encapsulating the finest aspects of Brazilian culture.
More about Belo Horizonte:
Top in the country gastronomy
Breathtaking Landscapes
Modern and beautiful architecture
Rich and unique cultural heritage
Top Club in Latin America:
Founded in 1921 and with more than 10 million fans worldwide, Cruzeiro EC was recognized as the Best Brazilian Club in the 20th Century by the IFFHS.
Cruzeiro EC raised some of the best Brazilian talents such as Ronaldo, Belletti, Maicon, Gomes,
Luisão, and many others.
Cruzeiro's home games are played at Mineirão, historical stadium that hosted a 2014 FIFA World Cup Semifinal.
Ready for the best Brazilian Soccer Experience?
Cruzeiro International Academy
Experience one of the best youth academies in Brazil
Football players looking for a unique experience to develop on and off the field.
Camps & Experiences: 12-20 year old boys & girls.
Individuals;
Teams & Small Groups.
Group and Individual programs;
Year-long dates available upon request.
Toca da Raposa I:
One of the best training grounds in Brazil;
Home of Brazilian National Squad in preparation for both 1982 and 1986 FIFA World Cups;
Home of the Great Britain Association in preparation for Rio 2016 Olympic Games;
State of the art soccer facilities and structure:
3 official pitches;
Gym;
Medical area;
Nutritional department;
Physiotherapy room;
Auditorium;
Restaurant;
5-6 training sessions per week:
Training sessions will follow Cruzeiro’s outstanding 100% Brazilian methodology that has produced world class players such as Ronaldo R9;
Training sessions will be held in English with Cruzeiro's International Coaching Staff;
Friendly matches/tournaments against local competition;
Customized schedule according to groups' needs and objectives.
Cruzeiro EC provides a certificate at the end of the program.
Possibility of diving deep into the Brazilian culture by experiencing:
Cultural activities
Futsal, footvolley, samba lesson, and capoeira.
Cruzeiro EC Tour
Toca I, Toca II, Social Clubs, Mineirão Stadium and Headquarters.
Cruzeiro's 1st team match
Tickets for match at Mineirão Stadium (if team plays during stay).
Belo Horizonte Tour
Sightseeing at the fifth biggest city in Brazil.
Stay in Toca da Raposa I, Cruzeiro's official youth training center that has raised world class players such as Ronaldo R9:
Toca da Raposa I has an exclusive Hotel FIFA Official Accommodation 2014, for international players, with:
Double or triple rooms;
All rooms equipped with closet, TV and air-conditioner.
Upon club's availability.
Groups stay at partner hotels near Toca da Raposa I.
3 or 4 stars hotels;
breakfast included.
Players will have daily meals at restaurant located in Toca I training center:
breakfast at the hotel;
lunch;
dinner;
Players will have the exact same food that Cruzeiro's youth athletes have, prepared by Club's nutritionists.
Air tickets;
Passport/visa;
Medical/dental insurance (can be referred by the Club);
