{
  "id": 12355354,
  "title": "New PSG academy launches at boarding school",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/new-psg-academy-launches-at-boarding-school",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T10:21:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/psg-academy-launches-boarding-school-102126736.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy has begun at Ellesmere College, a prestigious boarding school in Shropshire, England. Over 50 young footballers from various parts of the world have joined the academy, with nearly half of them coming from overseas countries such as Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Lithuania, Italy, Poland, and Mexico. The academy, one of 14 established by PSG in the UK, offers aspiring footballers a unique development pathway alongside their education. Students will compete against other schools and academies, tour PSG's training base in Paris, and have the potential to be selected for the PSG World Cup next summer. The partnership between PSG and Ellesmere College is seen as a positive step for both the sporting and educational communities, offering pupils an opportunity to challenge themselves, grow in confidence, and pursue their goals in a supportive environment. Stephen Mullock, from Ellesmere College, expressed excitement about the start of this journey, while Alex Harrap, managing director of PSG Academy UK, highlighted that PSG wanted to build a presence in the UK and offer players additional options and pathways while receiving an excellent education at the school.",
  "summary": "More than 50 students from across the world are attending the new PSG academy at Ellesmere College.",
  "key_points": [
    "PSG Academy launched at Ellesmere College in Shropshire, England.",
    "Over 50 young footballers from various countries join the academy.",
    "Students compete, tour PSG training base, and aim for PSG World Cup selection."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}