PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands, CMC– A renowned footballer from Croatia who now heads the country’s football association is due to pay an official visit to Turks and Caicos Islands this weekend.
Davor Suker, winner of the 1998 World Cup Golden Boot, and now President of the Croation Football Federation is using his visit to assist the Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association’s (TCIFA) in its effort to raise the quality of the country’s football.
The celebrated footballer is due to visit a session of a Grass Roots Development Programme, meet with coaches, stage a clinic for young strikers and present football equipment on behalf of the Croatian Football Federation to the TCIFA.
“We welcome Mr Šuker to our Islands and thank him for his keen interest in what we are trying to achieve through our youth football development programmes,” said President of the TCIFA, Chris Bryan.
“What better way is there for kids to learn than to be coached by a World Cup legend.”
Šuker scored 40 goals between 1984 and 1988 and became the best goal scorer of the former Yugoslav league.
He went on to achieve numerous career highlights in particular playing with one of the greatest football clubs in the world, Real Madrid, where he was among the Kings until 1999, implementing 40 goals in Real’s successes, and once being the club top scorer.
“A person of Mr Šuker’s stature will definitely leave an impact on the young players and coaches alike,” said Sonia Bien-Amie, General Secretary of the TCIFA.
“We welcome him with anticipation and is excited about his collaboration with the TCIFA as we work towards improving the product of the TCIFA.”
During Suker’s stint with Real Madrid, the club won a league title, domestic Supercup, one Champions League title and an Intercontinental Cup.
