From June 8 to June 26, with the companionship and support of BYD, the Chinese Football Boys set off on a new journey, as the 09 and 10 age-group teams traveled to the Americas for a football cultural exchange event.
After arriving in São Paulo, Brazil, they attended as special guests the Brazilian launch event of the BYD ATTO2, which had a strong football atmosphere. It was a two-way journey that made both sides shine, witnessing the stunning debut of Chinese manufacturing in Brazil. Subsequently, with BYD's full escort, the Chinese Football Boys began a tightly packed match schedule. They faced the youth academies of Brazil's top giants São Paulo FC, Santos FC, and Palmeiras respectively, exchanging and competing with peers. The matches were spectacular on the pitch, and off the pitch both sides also established deep friendships. The coaches of each youth team spoke highly of the boys.
Amid their busy match schedule, the boys also visited BYD's Denza store in Brazil, the Santos FC museum and home stadium, and appreciated the distinctive charm that technology and football display in a foreign land.
After the São Paulo itinerary ended, under BYD's escort, the Chinese Football Boys arrived in Camassari, Bahia, visited BYD's Brazil factory, and tasted Chinese cuisine in the employees' Chinese restaurant. In addition, the boys also held a unique friendly exchange match with the children of BYD Brazil campus employees and the campus football team. The two sides used football to make friends, allowing everyone to experience the "youth storm" of Chinese football.
Having entered the Brazilian market for only four years, BYD has already secured nearly 60% of the local new energy market with a phenomenal performance of annual sales exceeding 100,000 vehicles, and has historically won the championship in Brazil's passenger car retail sales. The Chinese Football Boys have also just won the "Little World Cup" championship in Italy. This visit is not only a kind of exchange, but also recognition and mutual appreciation between champions.
Running under the same blue sky, technology and football are the world's common language. The football journey of BYD and the Chinese Football Boys in the Americas is to be continued. They will continue to compete with top clubs in Brazil and Mexico, and witness the exciting duel between Mexico and the Czech Republic at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Stay tuned!
