Iker Casillas Visits Petra, Scouts Talent in Football Challenge

Iker Casillas traveled to Jordan to participate in the "Iker Casillas Challenge", a football talent scouting program.

Casillas visited the ancient city of Petra on his second day in Jordan.

He is accompanied by former Real Madrid teammate Michel Salgado.

The program aims to identify up-and-coming football talent in Jordan.

The Iker Casillas Challenge is the fourth iteration of the IRIS Academy Challenge.

It seeks to choose the best team from young players in Jordan.

Casillas and Salgado will supervise the selection process.

The academy has committed to developing football potential in every governorate.

The program will hold preliminary qualifiers with around 8,000 players born in 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Casillas and Salgado will closely watch the 24 players chosen for the final round.

The academy's director, Louai Shomali, expressed gratitude to the program's backers.

Shomali emphasized the academy's dedication to investing in young people.

The Iker Casillas Challenge is an extension of previous successes.

It has highlighted many emerging players since its founding.

Jordan's reputation in sports and tourism is improved by the presence of international athletes like Casillas.

The program is being hosted amidst increased interest from the local and regional sports community.

Casillas' visit to Petra is part of his trip to Jordan.

He will supervise the last selection of young players on Tuesday, the 13th of this month.

The IRIS Academy Challenge has been able to highlight many emerging players.

The academy is committed to giving young people chances to display their abilities.

The Iker Casillas Challenge is one of the most well-known athletic models for developing young athletes.