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Luis Figo makes his pitch in Lakewood Ranch

Soccer legend makes quick stop to promote upcoming tournament


  • By Jay Heater
  • | 6:19 p.m. July 28, 2016
  • East County
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Besides promoting his European Showcase by Figo Tournament that will run Nov. 11-12 at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, soccer legend Luis Figo spent time Thursday morning entertaining local kids.

After his press conference at the Lake Club Grande Clubhouse, the world's former No. 1 player visited the fields at Premier and took photos with members of the local Chargers Soccer Club.

His tournament is expected to attract more than 400 teams of boys and girls ages 8 to 18 to Premier Sports Campus.

 

 

 

 

Luis Figo signs a ball for Lakewood Ranch's Brinley Beorlegui on her 10th birthday. Carlos Vallejo, who will be Figo's tournament director when it comes to Lakewood Ranch in November, watches.
Luis Figo signs a ball for Lakewood Ranch's Brinley Beorlegui on her 10th birthday. Carlos Vallejo, who will be Figo's tournament director when it comes to Lakewood Ranch in November, watches.
Portuguese soccer legend Luis Figo posed with several players from the Chargers Soccer Club at Premier Sports Campus.
Portuguese soccer legend Luis Figo posed with several players from the Chargers Soccer Club at Premier Sports Campus.
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh thanked Luis Figo for bringing his tournament to Lakewood Ranch.
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh thanked Luis Figo for bringing his tournament to Lakewood Ranch.
Antonio Saviano, the director at Premier Sports Campus, shares a laugh with Luis Figo during Thursday's press conference.
Antonio Saviano, the director at Premier Sports Campus, shares a laugh with Luis Figo during Thursday's press conference.
Luis Figo didn't even get through his press conference Thursday before he was asked to sign a ball.
Luis Figo didn't even get through his press conference Thursday before he was asked to sign a ball.
Lakewood Ranch's Luke Sherry was able to get his photo taken with Luis Figo, a past FIFA World Player of the Year winner.
Lakewood Ranch's Luke Sherry was able to get his photo taken with Luis Figo, a past FIFA World Player of the Year winner.
Luis Figo signs a ball for a patient Tayden Burrell, 8, of Panther Ridge.
Luis Figo signs a ball for a patient Tayden Burrell, 8, of Panther Ridge.
Luis Figo and Antonio Saviano check out Premier's showcase field.
Luis Figo and Antonio Saviano check out Premier's showcase field.
Even the parents were able to pose for a photo with soccer legend Luis Figo.
Even the parents were able to pose for a photo with soccer legend Luis Figo.
Antonio Saviano started the press conference on Thursday, calling Luis Figo one of the most famous soccer players in the world.
Antonio Saviano started the press conference on Thursday, calling Luis Figo one of the most famous soccer players in the world.
Members of the Chargers Soccer Club waited in line for photos with Luis Figo at Premier Sports Campus on Thursday.
Members of the Chargers Soccer Club waited in line for photos with Luis Figo at Premier Sports Campus on Thursday.

 

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