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THE EDITORIAL FROM SOCCERPLUS PLANETNEWSS OCCER Awards Night in 2017-2018 Miami GIRLS' Alessandro Sbrizzo Executive Director [email protected] DEVELOPMENT n this, our fifteenth edition, Soccerplus shares the story of Tommy Degen, Miami United FC young star. We also took the field withBrazilian Soccer ACADEMY Training Center, a club with deep Get to know 's teams that will put up a fight roots in Aventura. As our central topic, Miami United Awards Night, the club family and during the next season. Weston is one of them! members gathered to award the most outstanding players and to present the new President, Miguel .S. Soccer has training-to-game ratio. The program will feature Nasur, an international businessman and a built a national The Academy program three combined age soccer legend in Chile and at an international Development will focus on positively groups: U-14/15, U-16/17 level. Additionally, our readers will be introduced Academy impacting everyday and U-18/19. Clubs will Uprogram that includes club environments be expected to train a to a great deal of sporting content, such as news, soccer stars, tips and tournaments. This edition 74 Clubs in six regional to maximize elite minimum of four times is not to be missed, we hope you enjoy it! divisions. The program is female youth player per week. The combined designed to accelerate the development. age groups will require development of world- clubs to form teams class female players and Increasing the training with a balanced roster of will begin play in the fall to game ratio, playing players from two distinct

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íctor Pastora, ticipate in this tour- Weston Tech- nament? It is always an nical Director, opportunity for the boys OUTSTANDING and his players to be seen by national WESTON areV focused on the next team and college soccer big competition, the scouts. Many scouts come PLAYERS AT 2016 Winter Showcase to see them play. THE WINTER to be held December 1 to 5 in Lakewood Ranch, How many players SHOWCASE Florida. It is one of the does the team have most important sporting and what are their , events where high-level ages? U17 National Team clubs come together ev- Weston has 18 players on ery year. The tournament each team in both divi- Jose Rivas, is organized by the US De- sions: U18 and U16. U16 National Team velopment Academy. How does Weston The tournament includes FC compare to other Henry Mashburn, 170 U15/U16 and U17/U18 teams at a national Honduras National Team academy clubs and also level? We are in the MLS teams. The event top four and at a national Jake Walker, will be held in conjunc- level, we are in the top 10 Jamaica National Team tion with the NIKE In- teams. ternational Friendlies Matias Barrasa competition featuring the How was the team’s U17 nation- preparation for this Carlos Teilles al team. tournament? We maintained our nor- Soccerplus was at the mal training routine. The Alberto Luna team’s training session boys were instructed to where Víctor expressed sleep and to eat well in Nico Hansen the following ideas: order to recover. They have very demanding Why is it important schedules: school, soc- for Weston FC to par- cer, and family.

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MIAMIFC.COM/TICKETS * Detalles por confirmar 6 INTERVIEW 12.02.20165.27. 2016 | |Year Year 1 1 | |#15 #4 | Miami, FL MIAMI UNITED Tommy Degen, MVP YOUTH 2016 AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MIAMI UNITED FC RISING STAR AFTER BEING AWARDED THE MVP YOUTH Text: LINDA GUTIÉRREZ PHOTOS: newsroom ost commonly known as What are your goals for the Tommy, with a Cuban mom future? and a Swiss dad, he is a gift- My first goal is to become the best in ed player that has become the United States and then make it to MIAMIM UNITED FC new youth star. At Europe. The competition here in Mi- only 20 years old, he plays in the NPSL ami is strong because there are a lot of (National Premier Soccer League) players coming from Argentina, along with world-class soccer players. and Colombia. Tommy has the quality and strength to be among the best youth soccer play- What advice would you give to ers in the United States. other kids? Don’t listen to what others have to say How do you feel after having about you. You will always find peo- won the MIAMI UNITED FC’s MVP ple who will say: you won’t reach your Youth award? goals, but you must always fight for I feel very happy, but I believe this is your goals and your passion for soccer. just a baseline. I’m very grateful, but I don’t boast because I haven’t gotten How many times do you train? where I want to be. I always train. I try to touch the ball ev- ery day. I’m with the ball three to four At what age did you start play- hours a day. ing soccer? I think that I’ve been kicking since I How do you take care of what was in my mother’s womb - he com- you eat? ments while laughing - I actually start- I’m not very strict with what I eat, but ed playing when I was 4 years old. I can’t miss my protein shake. I go to the gym. At first, I used to go every day Who influenced you to play because I only weighed 120 pounds, soccer? and now I weigh 145. When I got to the My dad taught me some things about United I gained weight; I needed more soccer, because he played it for a while. muscle, because the rest of the players were very strong. How did you make it to Miami United? WHO ARE YOUR CLOSEST TEAM- Two years ago, I showed up to the MATES AT MIAMI UNITED FC? club’s tryouts and after that, I was José Lara and Ezequiel Tejera. WHO IS HE signed by the team. In 2014, we won Full name: Thomas Andrés the Sunshine State Conference Cup, Degen and also in 2016. Age: 20 years old WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR EXPERI- Date of birth: February 17, 1996 ENCE LIKE IN THE TEAM? Favorite Food: Pasta It’s been very positive. Imagine Favorite Place: Switzerland playing next to Adriano who was the Favorite Team: Bayern Munich World Cup Champion, and also "Ram- Quality that you like most bo" de León, another player with a lot about someone: Honesty of experience who won the team’s MVP What you like the least: Being award. I never thought I would be play- a liar ing with them. I think it’s a blessing for Family: His mother Danae and me. I am the MUFC’s youngest player, his sister Carla officially signed up for the senior team.

» ¿Cómo te sientes después de ganar el trofeo como » ¿Y cómo ha sido tu experiencia en el equipo? Ha » ¿Cuántas veces entrenas? Yo siempre entreno. Trato de MIAMI UNITED MVP Youth de MIAMI UNITED FC? Me siento muy contento. sido muy positiva. Imagínate jugar al lado de Adriano que fue tocar un balón todos los días. Tres a cuatro horas al día estoy Pero considero que esto solo es un baseline. Lo agradezco campeón de la Copa del Mundo. Y también con “Rambo” de León, con el balón. TOMMY DEGEN, mucho. Pero no esto no me agranda porque aún no he llegado a otro jugador de gran experiencia, que ganó el MVP del equipo. donde quiero llegar. Yo nunca pensé que estaría jugando con gente de este nivel. » ¿Cómo cuidas tu alimentación? No soy tan estricto con MVP YOUTH 2016 Creo que es una bendición para mí. Soy el jugador más joven del la comida, pero no me puede faltar mi shake de proteína. Y voy » ¿A qué edad empezaste a jugar soccer? Yo creo que MUFC, fichado oficialmente para el equipo mayor. a gimnasio. En un inicio iba todos los días porque solo pesaba desde el vientre de mi mami ya daba patadas - comenta mientras 120 libras. Y ahora estoy en 145. Cuando llegué al United subí De madre cubana y padre suizo, Tommy, como lo llaman, ríe- En realidad inicié a jugar soccer a los 4 años. » ¿Cuáles son tus planes a futuro? Mi primera meta es de peso, pues necesitaba más músculos porque el resto de los es un jugador talentoso que se ha convertido en la nueva llegar a ser el mejor de Estados Unidos. Para luego llegar a jugadores eran bastante fuertes. estrella juvenil del MIAMI UNITED FC. Con solo 20 años, » ¿Quién te influyó para jugar soccer? Mi papá me enseñó Europa. La competencia es fuerte aquí en Miami porque vienen juega ya en la NPSL (National Premier Soccer League) algunas cosas del soccer, porque el jugó durante un tiempo. muchos jugadores de Argentina, Brasil, y Colombia. ¿Quiénes son tus compañeros más cercanos en el junto a jugadores de talla mundial. Tommy tiene la calidad Miami United FC? José Lara y Ezequiel Tejera. y la fuerza para estar entre los mejores jugadores jóvenes » ¿Cómo llegaste al equipo Miami United? Hace dos años » ¿Qué consejo darías a otros chicos? Que no hagan caso de soccer en Estados Unidos. me presenté a los tryouts del club y de allí me ficharon en el a los que otros digan de ti. Siempre vas a encontrar personas que equipo. En el 2014 ganamos la copa Sunshine State Conference te dirán: no llegarás a cumplir tus metas. Pero siempre debes y en el 2016 también. luchas por tus metas, por tu pasión por el soccer. Professional Optical Services

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ARTURO ENAMORADO EZEQUIEL TEJERA AND ROBERTO THOMAS DEGEN AND ROBERTO SACCA. AND ROBERTO SACCA. SACCA. he Miami Unit- player and sports direc- marketing Director, Se- Forlán, the implacable resented Rambo, while of Miami founded in ed FC family tor in Chile and at an in- bastian Nasur will take Uruguayan striker. Oscar Amuz of Autism 2002, under the slogan gathered on a ternational level. over as Assistant Manag- Soccer and part of the "Bringing the communi- special night er and Mathias Silva will Awards night MUFC family, remind- ty together for the LOVE Tat Surfside’s Villa Cas- More strength be Miami’s New Team At a simple but emotive ed the audience of the of the game." It is a team telli restaurant in Mi- for MUF Manager. ceremony, MUFC award- team’s commitment to that gets involved with ami to award the most Miguel Nasur has spent ed Julio César “Rambo” the community and au- the community, and the outstanding players of his whole life at the ser- Juan Miguel reaffirmed de León as MVP 2016. tistic children in partic- only squad in the world last season. The club’s vice of sport. In addi- the club’s values in this Ezequiel Tejera was also ular. There were also that has a special child CEO, Roberto Sacca, tion, Miami United FC new stage, and Sacca awarded as Best Goal of prizes for outstanding as part of their team, announced the club is also announced that said that they are talking the Year and the prom- players of the U19 team. Héctor de Olivera, in jer- about to start a new other members of the with two referents of ising young star of local sey #43, who follows the stage, and for this they Nasur Group will also be South American soccer soccer Thomas Degen as team closely, is always will have a new presi- contributing with their to bring them closer MVP Youth 2016. Artu- With the courtside and goes into dent, Miguel Nasur, an professionalism to the to MUFC: Juan Román ro Enamorado, from the community the locker rooms along international business- club. Juan Miguel Nasur Riquelme, the idol of Honduran-USA Cham- Miami United FC is the with the players. man and a legend as a will be the club’s new Boca Juniors and Diego ber of Commerce, rep- historic team of the city 9 12.02.2016 | Year 1 | #15 | Miami, FL COVER STORY

Juan Miguel Matías Oscar ROBERTO SACCA Nasur Silva Amuz Marketing Team Autism CEO Director Manager Soccer He served the club as both founder and team presi- dent since its inception four years ago. Having been “We are proud to be part “We have many projects “I hope the legacy left crowned the “Champions of Florida” twice in four of this team, we want for the team, a sports by Miami United helps years, the team has gained great recognition in both Miami United to con- center, soccer acade- other teams. It is very the NPSL and around the world through his leadership. tinue working with the mies which are the basis important that each In addition to the club´s 1st team successes competing community, and for it to for a professional team. team may adopt an au- in the National Premier Soccer League, the U21 squad become the biggest club Roberto is the best tistic child for a season were crowned Champions as well. Also, during his man- in the U.S. partner we could have and to make him feel agement several players have gone on to compete pro- chosen.” part of the team. fessionally in both Europe and South America.

LINDA GUTIERREZ, ANTHONY NASUR, amuz, SACCA AND SILVA. AND SANDRA. La familia del club Miami United FC se reunió cio del deporte. Además de él, el Miami United Juniors y Diego Forlán, el implacable goleador y los niños autistas en especial. También hubo FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME en una noche especial en el restaurante Villa FC también anunció que otros miembros del uruguayo. premios para jugadores destacados del equipo Castelli de Surfside en Miami para premiar a grupo Nasur estarán contribuyendo U19. MIAMI UNITED los jugadores más destacados de la tempo- con su profesionalismo al club. Juan Miguel » Noche de Premios rada pasada. El CEO del club, Roberto Sacca, Nasur será el nuevo Director de marketing del En una sencilla y emotiva ceremonia, el MUFC » Con la comunidad AWARDS NIGHT anunció que el club está por iniciar una nueva club, Sebastian Nasur tomará el cargo de Sub- premió a Julio César “Rambo” de León como Miami United FC es el equipo histórico de la etapa, y por esto tendrá también un nuevo director y Mathias silva será el nuevo Director el MVP 2016. También a Ezequiel Tejera como ciudad de Miami fundado en el 2002, bajo el es- Una noche en familia para premiar a los Presidente Miguel Nasur, un hombre de nego- del equipo. el Mejor Gol del año y a la joven promesa del logan "Bringing the community together for the jugadores y presentar la nuevas caras al cios a nivel internacional y una leyenda como fútbol local Thomas Degen como MVP Youth LOVE of the game."Es un equipo que se involucra frente del equipo. jugador y director deportivo en Chile y a nivel Juan Miguel reafirmó los valores del Club 2016. Arturo Enamorado, de la Honduran-USA con la comunidad, y el único equipo del mundo internacional. en ésta nueva etapa, y Sacca adelantó que Chamber of Commerce representó a Rambo, que tiene un niño especial como parte de su están en conversaciones con dos referentes mientras que Oscar Amuz, de Autism Soccer y equipo, Héctor de Olivera, con la camiseta #43, » Más fuerza para el MUFC del fútbol sudamericano para acercarlos al parte de la familia MUFC, recordó a los asisten- quien siempre sigue al equipo, va a la cancha Miguel Nasur, ha estado toda su vida al servi- MUFC: Juan Román Riquelme el ídolo de Boca tes el compromiso del equipo con la comunidad y entra a los camerinos junto a los jugadores. 10 INSIDETHECLUB 12.02.20165.27. 2016 | |Year Year 1 1 | |#15 #4 | Miami, FL

Corrales Focus and discipline for success The Cuban defendant has signed up for The Fort Lauderdale Strikers for next season. Text & PHOTO: NEWSROOM/MEDIAPLUS

orge Luis Corrales, a How do you prepare starting defender of before a match? the Fort Lauderdale I started playing soccer since Strikers, who also I was 7 years old, so I have a contributesJ to the offense with lot of experience. I listen to his sideline attacks, shares an Cuban music before a game exclusive interview with Soc- to be able to focus. cerplus about his next season with the team, his goals and advice for the younger soc- What advice would cer players. you give to kids that would like to play for a How do you feel national soccer team? after signing up for WHO IS HE The first thing you need is another year to play Full name: Jorge Luis discipline and focus on what with the Strikers? Corrales you want. Every training Leaving Cuba and playing for Date of birth: May 20, 1991 counts. If the goal is to be a professional soccer club is a Favorite Team: Italy part of a national team, then dream come true. As part of Favorite Food: Spaghetti you must work hard until you the Strikers I've learned many Favorite Soccer Player: Cristia- make it happen. things, on and off the field. I've no Ronaldo also made mistakes and there- Hobby: Play domino How do you take care fore, I've grown. Favorite Place: Cuba and Rome of what you eat? Music: Cuban music and I don't have many limitations What experience from merengue on what I eat, but I do work last season struck you? Family in Miami: His father and hard during trainings. Teamwork. I had many good grandparents

teammates. In good and bad Now that you are off- times we always supported season, how do you stay each other. It was a great ex- in shape? perience. What memories do I train with the J10 Academy; you have from when you they get the best out of you. I Who influenced you to played for MIAMI FC? play soccer? train three times a week. I had very good teammates My uncle. He was a goalkeep- such as Vega, Palacios, and What are your goals er in Cuba and wanted me to Cvitanich. I think that the most for the future? follow his steps. I wasn't very important thing of being part To play in the MLS. I believe good handling the ball, but he of MIAMI FC was being part of that you can accomplish ev- helped me learn many techni- Nesta's line up. erything in life, if you work cal things. hard and focus.

clusiva con Soccerplus acerca de su próxima temporada con el » ¿Quién te influyó para entrar al soccer? Mi tío. El fue a estar en una selección nacional? Lo primero que se CORRALES equipo, sus metas y sus consejos para los jugadores de soccer portero en Cuba y quería que siguiera sus pasos. Yo no era muy necesita es disciplina. Y enfoque en lo que se quiere. Cada “EN LA VIDA TODO SE más jóvenes. bueno con el balón en la mano. Pero él me ayudó para aprender entrenamiento cuenta. Si la meta es estar en una Selección muchas cosas técnicas Nacional deben trabajar para ello hasta que lo consigan. PUEDE, SI TE ENFOCAS Y » ¿Cómo te sientes, después de firmar otro año para TRABAJAS DURO” jugar con los Strikers? Salir de Cuba y jugar en un club » ¿Qué recuerdo tienes de tu paso por MIAMI FC? Tuve » ¿Cómo cuidas tu alimentación? Yo no me limito mucho El defensa de origen cubano firmó con los profesional de soccer es un sueño. Al ser parte de Strikers he muy buenos compañeros como Vega, Palacios y Cvitanich. Y creo en la comida. Pero si trabajo duro durante los entrenamientos. Fort Lauderdale Strikers para la próxima aprendido muchas cosas, fuera y dentro del terreno; también me que lo más importante de ser parte del MIAMI FC fue formar temporada. he equivocado y por lo tanto he crecido. parte de la plantilla de Nesta. » ¿Ahora que estás off season, cómo te mantienes? Voy a entrenar con J10 Academy, allí te sacan todo lo que tienes. Jorge Luis Corrales, uno de los defensas titulares del » ¿Qué experiencia te marcó en la temporada pasada? » ¿Cómo te preparas antes de un partido? Desde los 7 Entreno tres veces a la semana. equipo Fort Lauderdale Strikers, quien además aporta al El trabajo en equipo. Tuve muy buenos compañeros. En las años empecé a jugar soccer. Así que tengo mucha experiencia. ataque con sus subidas por la banda, comparte en ex- buenas o en las malas siempre nos apoyábamos. Fue una gran Antes de un partido y para concentrarme escucho música cubana. » ¿Cuáles son tus metas futuras? Jugar en la MLS. Creo experiencia. que en la vida todo se puede si trabajas duro y te enfocas en » ¿Qué le dirías a todos los chicos que quieren llegar lo que quieres. When think in flowers, Think of US

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LIBET NATALIA Michelle WHO IS HE Full name: Claudia GIL TOBÓN de Castro Garcés ¿Qué es lo que ¿Cuál es el ¿Qué debe tener Place of birth: Colombia más le gusta de papel de una especialmente Birthday: April 24 ser una Soccer Soccer Mom? una Soccer Mon? Favorite player: Messi Mom? Favorite professional Debe tener mucha team: Barcelona Hacer barra a mis hijos Apoyar a su hijo 100% disposición! porque ten- Family: Her 24-year- y al equipo: grito como en el juego y en casa. emos muchos juegos old son, a professional una loca para incenti- los fines de semana y player. varlos y motivarlos. debemos ir a donde Joao Moraes ellos tienen partido.

AVENTURA Florida que tiene diferentes programas para jóvenes: competiti- » ¿Desde qué edades reciben niños y niñas en el club? » ¿Cómo eligen a los entrenadores para cada equipo? vo, recreativo, Pee Wee soccer y Goalkeeper. Y además una liga Recibimos niños desde los 3 hasta los 14 años. Todos los entrenadores son cuidadosamente seleccionados y JOGO BONITO de adulto amateur. todos tienen licencias. Brazilian Soccer Training Center: Un club » ¿Cómo trabajan la parte física, técnica, mental y que reconoce el talento individual. » ¿Cuál es la visión del club? nutricional en cada programa? » ¿En cuáles torneos participa el club en Miami? La visión es transformar niños y niñas en jugadores profesio- Trabajamos en forma e integral, tanto la parte física como la Participamos en todos los torneos en Miami, como la Weston Un club que desde hace más de 20 años se mueve al ritmo nales. emocional y la técnica. Cup, el torneo de West Pines, y también en competiciones de del soccer brasilero. Joao Moraes, Presdiente del Brazi- segunda división y primera división. Nosotros tenemos un torneo lian Soccer Training Center, expresa: “Cree en tu sueño, » ¿Cuáles son las metas del club en los torneos? » ¿Qué les ofrece el club a los padres de los niños? propio que desarrollamos en marzo 2017 se llama “Jogo Bonito pelea por el, disfruta cada momento en cada oportunidad, Nuestra meta es ser campeones en todo torneo en el que par- Además del trabajo integral durante la temporada normal, les Champions Cup”, es un torneo aprobado por la Florida Youth y cree que puede que no sea única pero si inolvidable.” ticipemos. ofrecemos a los padres viajes de preparación a Italia, España y Soccer Association (FYSA) orientado en exclusiva a clubes de Brazilian Soccer Training Center es un club del sur de la Portugal para mejorar las habilidades de los niños. Primera División. 12.02.2016 | Year 1 | #15 | Miami, FL INSIDETHECLUB 13 Chapecoense team THE SOCCER WORLD IS IN MOURNING The terrible news fills with sadness and pain soccer in Latin America.

charter plane carrying the 76 of the 81 on board the flight to Brazilian Chapecoense Colombia have been confirmed team to play their Copa Su- dead. The aircraft, Bae Avro Rj85, damericana final against went down near the municipality of theA Colombian club Atlético Nacion- La Unión, in the department of An- al, crashed in a mountainous region tioquia, under harsh weather condi- to the northeast of Colombia. tions. Soccerplus regrets this great loss for soccer in Latin America.

CLAUDIA GARCÉS Kicking a ball around since she was a little girl WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE IN SOCCER? Every day, you learn you have to work with each child according to their skill level. There are different kinds of training, and it is my job to devel- op that aspect of the club. I think soccer promotes discipline and com- mitment in many areas of your life. WHO IS HE CHAPECOENSE DE BRASIL WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE COMPETITIVE SOCCER LEVEL IN ? It is growing, compared to what was happening years ago when we EL SOCCER ESTA DE LUTO started working. Una terrible noticia llena de tristeza y luto el soccer en Latinoamérica. HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED El avión que transportaba a la delegación del equipo de 76 personas de los 81 ocupantes murieron. La aeronave, IN SOCCER? fútbol Chapecoense de Brasil para jugar la final de la Copa tipo Bae Avro RJ85, cayó a tierra cerca del municipio de La It is very funny….. I liked soccer since I was a little girl. I was the only girl Sudamericana contra el Atletico Nacional de Colombia se Unión, en el departamento de Antioquia, en medio de con- playing soccer in that time, and I had to play with boys. Obviously, my estrelló en una zona montañosa al noroeste de Colombia. diciones climáticas muy difíciles. Soccerplus lamenta esta parents didn’t like that because they said it was a sport for boys. I start- gran perdida para el soccer Latinoaméricano. ed off my career playing with boys. 14 HEALTH 12.02.20165.27. 2016 | |Year Year 1 1 | |#15 #4 | Miami, FL Nutrition 4 REASONS TO EAT MORE OATMEAL This amazing food provides exceptional benefits Text & PHOTO: NEWSROOM/MEDIAPLUS s a rich source of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, oatmeal is essential to a healthy body. There are soA many reasons why you should be • High fiber food eating oatmeal. It is tasty and filling, Oatmeal is one of the healthiest and easy to prepare and perhaps one of most nutritious foods and an excellent the top reasons: it is good for your source of fiber. It holds both soluble health! and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber helps to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and Here are four benefits of regulates blood glucose levels. On the eating oatmeal: other hand, the insoluble fiber may Oatmeal shake help improve intestinal health and Ingredients prevent constipation. 1 apple 1 banana 1 pear • Rich in nutrients Milk or yogurt There is no doubt about it, oatmeal Some tablespoons of is good for everyone, especially for oatmeal athletes. Oatmeal is a good source Blend and mix well of protein without a lot of sodium, making it a great choice for a healthy breakfast. It is also rich in many nutrients including vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium. Fast fact

When purchasing oat- meal products, look at the ingredients to en- • Increases energy sure that the product Don't know what to eat for breakfast? does not contain any Start your day with whole grains. salt, sugar or other Oatmeal is one of the best sources of flavorings. energy which is why experts advise eating it first thing in the morning. It also contains B-vitamins like niacin, thiamin, and folate which work together to help your organism process energy. How much oatmeal do you need?

Most men and women should eat • Boosts heart health at least 25 grams of fiber every Are you getting enough omega-3 fatty day. But the average adult just gets acids? We need these indispensable about 15 grams of fiber. People fats to function well. This superfood should aim to double or triple has a large amount of omega 3 and their consumption by intention- linoleic acids, known as “good fat” ally adding fiber to foods. There which promotes heart and brain are 3 grams of fiber in 1.5 cups of activities. Oatmeal works in several oatmeal which is enough to lower ways to help with heart health and your cholesterol. It might be a too overall health. much for breakfast, but you could just add in oatmeal to your diet at other times of the day.

NUTRICIÓN Como fuente de vitaminas, minerales y nutrientes, la avena cobre, hierro, manganeso y magnesio. fibras soluble e insoluble. La fibra soluble ayuda a reducir el es esencial para un cuerpo saludable. Hay tantas razones por colesterol LDL (“malo”) y regula los niveles de glucemia. Por 4 RAZONES PARA las que deberías consumir más avena. Es sabrosa y satisface » Incrementa la energía otra parte, la fibra insoluble puede ayudar a mejorar la salud el hambre, fácil de preparar y quizás una de las razones más ¿No sabes qué desayunar? comienza tu día con granos in- intestinal y prevenir el estreñimiento. COMER MÁS AVENA importantes: ¡es buena para tu salud! tegrales. La avena es una de las mejores fuentes de energía por lo que los expertos recomiendan que sea lo primero que •Mejora la salud del corazón: ¿Estás recibiendo la su- Este sorprendente alimento provee Te presentamos 4 beneficios de comer avena: se debe consumir en la mañana. También contiene vitamina ficiente cantidad de ácidos grasos omega 3? necesitamos beneficios excepcionales » Rica en nutrientes B como la niacina, tiamina, y folato las cuales trabajan juntas estas grasas indispensables para funcionar bien. Este súper No hay duda que la avena es buena para todos, especialmente para ayudar al organismo a procesar la energía. alimento posee grandes cantidades de omega 3 y ácidos lino- para los atletas. La avena es una buena fuente de proteína leicos, conocidos como “grasas buenas” las cuales favorecen que no posee mucho sodio, lo que la convierte en una exce- • Alimento alto en fibra la actividad coronaria y cerebral. La avena trabaja de diversas lente opción para un desayuno saludable. Además, es rica La avena es uno de los alimentos más saludables y más maneras para contribuir con la salud del corazón y la salud en muchos nutrientes incluyendo la vitamina E, zinc, selenio, nutritivos y una excelente fuente de fibra. Contiene ambas en general. 15 12.02.2016 | Year 1 | #15 | Miami, FL KIDs’IDOL

o speak of Ronaldin- Ronaldinho, the ho is to speak of art, impersonation of joy to speak of “jogo bo- Ronaldinho, beyond his fame, nito”; that is, to speak is a family guy. His family's sup- Tof soccer at its most intimate port and affection have helped essence: ball control. Ronald- him develop an attractive inho "Gaucho", as he's mostly personality. His fans around known, is not only an excel- the world remember his joy lent soccer player, but he is when playing, his huge smile, also the idol of thousands of even when he has lost the ball. fans that find the magic of soc- Ronaldinho has had a special cer in him, the chemistry that quality: he values himself, rec- unites art and sport around ognizes his virtues, as well as a soccer ball. After playing in his defects. He acknowledges some of the world's largest his virtues to be sure about soccer clubs, such as Barcelo- his capacities, and defects to na and A.C. Milan, Ronaldinho work hard and change to over- continues to be active in Bra- come them. "I'm ugly, but I got zilian professional soccer. charm". A magician with Humble and the ball self-confident Ronaldinho has always stood Indeed, Ronaldinho is a hap- out for his great technique and py, charismatic atlhete, with a ability when controlling the good attitude, and confident- ball, also because of his spec- ly accepts and values the way tacularity and precision in he is. All of these attributes his passes and free kicks; but are very contagious: people what really makes him unique want to be happy, and there is is his talent for the commonly no better way to achieve that Senior known driblings. For the spe- AWARDS than being with a person that cialists, Ronaldinho "Gaucho" career irradiates happiness and joy. is considered the most skillful He used to train all day long, FIFA World Player soccer player of all times, and Gremio (Brazil) but those who know him af- of the year (2004 & he won this fame because of firm that for him, learning 2005) his ability to improvise drills Paris Saint new things wasn't something in small spaces. His most Germain tedious, but a game, happi- UEFA Club Forward known tricks in soccer are the (France) ness and joy. Ronaldinho has of the Year 2004– "elastic", the "sombrero flick", proved to be humble, with 05 (2004 & 2005) the "self-pass", "espaldinha", FC Barcelona solid roots and gratefulness to- the classic "chip shot", his in- (Spain) wards those who helped him. Ballon d´Or (2005) comparable "bicycle kick" and This is who Ronaldinho is. He the extraordinary "cow's tail". A.C. Milan is an artist of the soccer ball FIFA 100 list of the (Italy) who infected the whole world world’s greatest with his smile and talent. living players Atlético Mineiro FIFA World Cup (Brazil) (2002) Brazil National Copa América Team (1999) RONALDINHO

"My game is based on improvisation. A forward cannot stop improvising. THE BALL My objective is to make my adversary lose his balance. There's no better ARTIST way to accomplish this The famous Brazilian player maintains intact the than inventing and trying admiration thousands of fans have towards him by out tricks". virtue of his exquisite game. Text & PHOTO: NEWSROOM/MEDIAPLUS

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