SloveniaMarinko Galić, ex-player of Maribor and former Slovenian national team member, announced via Facebook that his football school, which has been operating for 16 years, will temporarily close. He described this decision as one of the hardest in his life, citing multiple reasons including personal fatigue, financial challenges, and lack of collaboration among local clubs. The school aimed to provide children with a positive environment where they could enjoy training, learn discipline, respect, and friendship, rather than focusing solely on results. Despite success in developing many young athletes who later played for the Slovenian national team, Galić admitted the responsibility was immense, requiring constant effort in organization, problem-solving, and securing funding. He expressed disappointment over insufficient support from local clubs and criticized their reluctance to collaborate. While he remains hopeful about potentially returning to the project in the future, he currently chooses to redirect his energy toward new challenges. Galić thanked all the children, parents, coaches, collaborators, and friends who supported him throughout the journey.
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