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On Monday, almost 200 children from the Mèfi Club had the opportunity to attend an exclusive first team training session. A moment of collective joy.

What they made of it

Patrick Vieira: "It shows the family spirit that runs through this club"

"This kind of event is important for the club, for the President, for me. To live daily life with the supporters is part of the club's DNA. Today, very young children are here, it's the future of the club. To have events like this demonstrates the "family spirit" that runs through this club. I am not surprised because I knew what to expect when I came here. This is planned throughout the season,and it's a very good thing. To see the players in training, to have a chance to get up close with them, to take photos, it's perfect! The love of football, the passion, the conversations, that's the most important thing. For them and for us..."

Virginie Rossetti (Communication and Brand Director, OGC Nice): "They are the pride of the club"

"The Mèfi Club was launched back in May, a huge source of pride. More than 500 children have already signed up and you can be sure that with the events planned for throughout the season, there will be lots more to come. The first of these events took place today (Monday) and, judging by the looks on their faces, it was a huge success. The children were able to attend, in an intimate setting, the first team's training session, before the pros came to join them for a long moment together. They were able to experience a special moment alongside their idols, as well as meeting the new coach, the new staff and the summer recruits! These pichouns are the pride of the club and our desire was simply to make them feel important and happy."

Pierre Lees-Melou: "Everyone had a great time"

We trained, it was hot and lots of youngsters came to see us: the members of the Mèfi Club. They had the possibility to meet us, to speak to us and to take photos. I think that everyone had a great time! From our 

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