JMG Academy

"JMG" redirects here. For the French-Mauritian writer and professor, see J. M. G. Le Clézio.
JMG Academy
Founded 2002
Founder Jean-Marc Guillou

The JMG Academy is a sports organisation and training company established by French international football player Jean-Marc Guillou.

Overview

Guillou had established Académie de Sol Beni in Abidjan in 1994 via a partnership with ASEC Mimosas. JMG Academy was established in 2002 following a disagreement between Guillou and ASEC over control of the Academy.[1]

The success of the academy in Abidjan saw JMG expand into other parts of the world.

Locations

The company has nine academies throughout the world: Ivory Coast from 1994; Madagascar from 2000; Thailand from 2005; Mali from 2006; Algeria (in parternship with Paradou AC), Egypt, and Vietnam from 2007; Ghana from 2008; and Belgium from 2009.

The projects in Egypt, Thailand[2] and Vietnam[3] have all been assisted by Arsenal F.C..

References

  1. ↑ "JMG Academy: History (French)". Retrieved 28 December 2009.
  2. ↑ "Arsenal to spend Bt50m on Thais". Nation Multimedia. May 25, 2006. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
  3. ↑ "Highland football club thrives while the others struggle". Look at Vietnam.

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