Apollo and Manchester United inspire generation of footballers in Hungary

Apollo Tyres Ltd, through its Vredestein premium tyre brand, hosted a 'Soccer School' event in Hungary on 17 May in partnership with Manchester United. The event was organised for the children of Apollo Tyres employees at a sports centre near the company’s Gyöngyöshalász manufacturing plant.

A total of 33 children took part in an exclusive two-hour training session at Dr. Fejes András Sport Center in the town of Gyöngyös. The participants were divided into two age groups and received professional-level coaching from Manchester United’s official coaching staff. The facility offered a variety of pitches with different surfaces, enabling the children to develop their skills in a range of game-like scenarios.

Manchester United legend Denis Irwin joined as a special guest at a group lunch following the training session. He took part in Q&A and photograph opportunities, also signing autographs for the participants and their families. Attendees received official Manchester United kits as a memento of the day.

This marks the eleventh Soccer School hosted by Apollo Tyres and Manchester United. Since launching in 1999, the Manchester United Soccer Schools initiative has reached over 500,000 participants across 90 countries, focused on football training that also supports personal growth, teamwork and confidence building.

“We’re incredibly proud to support our local communities through meaningful and inspiring experiences like this,” says Luiz Eduardo Da Costa Fernandes, Unit Head, Hungary Plant, at Apollo Tyres Ltd. “By partnering with world-renowned organisations like Manchester United, we aim to create opportunities that foster self-confidence, social development and aspiration among young people.”