Who doesn’t travel isn’t a supporter. Former professional soccer player Eric Cantona opens the Looking FC travel agency, which specializes in organized vacations in the world of soccer. The idea is to discover the cities of the world of football during a Champions League or National League match, using the formula “Four days, six tests, one match”. A chance to learn fan songs with local enthusiasts, discuss the match sheet with leading professionals and of course experience the game at its best.
Stays in Barcelona, Buenos Aires and Casablanca for the 2022-2023 season have been added to the ‘classic’ program tested in Manchester and Liverpool last year. Unsurprisingly, trips are built around the highly anticipated games at the Camp Nou, Old Trafford, Anfield and Casablanca’s Mohammed V Stadium. Everything is designed to accommodate groups, but it is also possible to book a private trip for friends and/or family.
A seat in the liveliest grandstand
” Our idea was to create the world’s most amazing football experiences – authentic, with soul explains Eric Cantona, who designed each ride in conjunction with the startup Dharma. In particular, the program includes experiences such as workshops to learn the songs with fans, visiting iconic neighborhoods in the company of historians or discovering street art murals. But also tactical briefings with professionals like a journalistEl Pais for Real Madrid or author and sports pundit Jean-Baptiste Gégan for PSG. The highlight of the show is the stadium experience, sitting in the liveliest stands: the Kop at Liverpool’s Anfield, the Virage at Parc des Princes in Paris, the Stretford End at Manchester’s Old Trafford.
” Have you heard of FC United and what they stand for? Do you know the songs at the end of Stretford? Beyond its aesthetics, do you know the true meaning of Marcus Rashford’s mural? All this represents the very essence of football, whether you are in Liverpool, Buenos Aires or Casablanca.», says Eric Cantona.
The hotels themselves are not from the world of football, but they are all relatively high-end, such as the Nyx Hotel Madrid, the Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool or the Marriot Victoria & Albert Hotel in Manchester. The cost of living is also quite high. it starts at €2,290 per person for four days and three nights, including accommodation, activities, most meals, guides and stadium tickets. Flights are not included. But when you’re a true fan, you don’t count, right?
Source: Le Figaro
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