The econometric model, commissioned by European football’s governing body UEFA in conjunction with the FAI, uncovers “unique tangible evidence” of the impact that grassroots club football has on the country’s economy, society and health of the nation. As well as a total ‘social return on investment’ of €1.13bn, the UEFA Grow report highlights a direct…
Coronavirus: Mbappé makes donation
Kylian Mbappé has made a generous donation to the Paris-based charity Abbe Pierre Foundation as France continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic. “Concerned about the consequences of the serious health crisis which strikes our country, but also of all the consequences which it can generate on the most fragile people, Kylian Mbappé has just made…
Never give up on your dreams
“Having played more than 600 times for the Italian side over 18 years, De Rossi could have expected a hero’s welcome on his return to the Stadio Olimpico for Sunday’s game against Lazio.However, the 36-year-old Rome native hired a makeup artist to give him a disguise and ensure he could enter the Curva Sud —…
Football roots #1
Perhaps the first football poem: “A round ball and a square wall, suggesting the shapes of the Yin and the Yang; The ball flying across like the moon, while the two teams stand opposed. Captains are appointed, and take their places, according to unchanging regulations. No allowances are made for relationship; There must be no…
“The path for change is long and we have to be patient…”
“..I know our circumstances in Sudan are difficult, but we are on the right track.” Khartoum Offside depicts a group of exceptional young ladies in Khartoum, determined to play football professionally. They are prepared to defy the ban imposed by Sudan’s Islamic Military government and they will not take no for an answer. Their battle…
the way I (the fans) feel it.. #2
“The stadium is the fan´s life. It is the only physical space that identifies a person as a fan and that differentiates him or her from a simple spectator that follows matches on television or in a bar” #footballfamily
Thousands of Iranian women watch football match for first time
More than 3,000 Iranian women have crammed into a special section of a Tehran stadium to watch a World Cup qualifier against Cambodia, after they were allowed to buy match tickets for the first time in four decades.
Boosting pupils’ chances of achieving top marks
Joining clubs meant pupils were more likely to feel positive about their education – increasing their overall results in examinations. The Independent Schools Council, which carried out this study, said taking part in activities beyond the normal school day boosted children’s self-esteem, confidence, team-building skills and increased their circle of friends. Miss Bernard said the…
Fifth missing child found via Roma social media campaign
This summer, Roma partnered up with organisations such as Missing Kids in the UK, Telefono Azzurro in Italy and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the US by accompanying every new signing’s announcement video with pictures of children reported missing to raise awareness of the search for them. The inspiration behind the campaign…
“I feel an enormous passion and happiness every time I kick a ball”
“The idea that the homeless are this block to be pitied or given charity or to be judged or stigmatised is blown apart when you’re watching them playing and cheering them.” “It means the world to me to be playing for my country,” said Blud. “I’m so proud. Everything else that is going on in…
This beautiful game 