Adam Bennour from Hamilton will be flying the flag for Scotland as he and his 2015 age group teammates from Scotland Boys Club, Academy of Football take on other teams from around the world.

The competition takes place in April 2025 and Bellway Homes has provided £350 sponsorship to support Adam, who plays defence in the team, to attend.

Founded in 1996, Scotland Boys Club, Academy of Football, is one of the leading Academies in Scottish youth football and one of the first organisations to get involved in running professional Academies of football in the 1990s.

Pauline Coates, sales director at Bellway Homes Ltd (Scotland West), said: “It’s a fantastic opportunity for Adam and the team to be able to compete and socialise with international teams. Such a great experience and a memory they will have forever.”

Kris McGurk, head coach of the 2015 Age Group, Scotland Boys Club, Academy of Football, added: “We are incredibly grateful to Bellway Homes for their generous sponsorship, which enables young talents like Adam to chase their football dreams on an international level. This sponsorship not only facilitates skill development but also builds lifelong friendships and cultural understanding. We’re excited to represent Scotland and can’t wait for this incredible opportunity at the Barcelona International Youth Cup.”

The club, which is open to boys and girls aged between 5 and 12 years, train at various venues in Lanarkshire including Hamilton Palace Sports Ground and Ravenscraig Regional Centre in Motherwell.