Tokio 2020: UEFA sends scouting team to Olympics
Scouts from European football's governing body UEFA have arrived in Japan.
The team will attend the Olympic men's and women's football tournaments to assess potential stars for the future.
UEFA's scouting team will be led by former Arsenal and England manager Arsene Wenger. The team will also include scouts from some of Europe's top clubs, including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Chelsea.
The Olympics are the only global sporting event where young players can compete against each other at the highest level. UEFA is keen to identify the best young players in the world and bring them to Europe to play for its top clubs.
The Olympics are also a great opportunity for UEFA to assess the development of women's football. The women's game has been growing rapidly in recent years, and UEFA is keen to ensure that it continues to develop.
The UEFA scouting team will be watching the Olympics closely, and they will be sure to identify the best young players in the world.
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