Anthony Rizzo, Abbott and Real Madrid Send 16 Chicago Players to Spain
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
Anthony Rizzo, Abbott and Real Madrid Send 16 Chicago Players to Spain
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
Summary
Sixteen Chicago soccer players ages 18 to 19 were picked for the Abbott Dream Team and will travel to Spain on an all-expenses-paid trip to train at Real Madrid’s official facilities.
Anthony Rizzo said he joined Abbott and Real Madrid to give back in Chicago as the World Cup nears, framing the program as both a development opportunity and a lesson in nutrition.
Rizzo said nutrition, recovery and mental discipline often separate players once talent levels converge, and he told the group those details can determine who reaches the next level.
The initiative comes as the retired Cubs first baseman returns to Chicago ahead of events marking 10 years since the 2016 World Series title team ended the franchise’s 108-year championship drought.