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Shakira Isabel was presented The launch of Soccer for Youth Development and Healthy Living and FC Barcelona superstars Piqué, Puyol, Busquets and Affellay at the  Miami University, Coral Gables, Florida.  Shakira, Founder of the Pies Descalzos Foundation, attracted the Hispanic community and said:  “Not only do we represent the largest minority in the country, but also the fastest improving;
 

our community is in quickly need to provide all the necessary items so that our children can improve their highest potentials, talents, and intelligence.” On the other hand, she narrated the use of sports with boys and girls reiterating her commitment by saying:  “The Hispanics in the United States have all the talent and expect; what we need now is more education and more sports to keep the ball on our side and to fulfill the best play”.Vice President of the FC Barcelona Mr, Ramon Pont declared: “I value in the most positive light this alliance for our club. Connecting the forces of soccer and music will help the improvement of communities in dire social needs. It is a highway that is important, one that we will take together to succeed as far as possible”.