THE LOWDOWN EPISODE #104 - MINA CUP PREVIEW w/ CHRIS BROWN

As the 2023 Mina Cup gets underway this weekend I was delighted to sit down with it's founder; Chris Brown for a wide ranging chat on it's inception and place within Dubai football. Chris is someone who has had a front row seat at the heart of Dubai's growth and it's footballing industry over the past 19 years. In our 40 minute chat learn more about the origins of the Mina Cup, what the UAE can do better in relation to youth development and the growth of CBF.

Listen to find out more including;

- Transitioning into life post playing.

- Building a business in Dubai and the challenges which that entails.

- What fans can expect to see from the Mina Cup this April?

- The growth of CBF and it's footing within UAE football.

- How the UAE can reform youth development within the region?

Timestamps;

00:00 - 06:21 - Intro

06:22 - 12:14 - Dubai

12:15 - 20:06 - CBF

20:07 - 30:09 - Mina Cup

30:10 - 36:55 - UAE Football

36:56 - 40:16 - Advice

Chris' LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-brown-57139b14/

CBF; https://cbfootballmanagement.com/

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