Tag Archives: Grassroots

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the continued efforts of the Lebanese Football Association (LFA) in football development with the renewal of their AFC Grassroot Charter Bronze membership. First granted membership in December 2018, the LFA is one of 41 members of the AFC Grassroots Charter, which is a …

In a significant step towards nurturing grassroots football and fostering the development of young talents, Jamshedpur FC has inaugurated the AIFF D-License Coaching Course at the Tata Football Academy (TFA). This initiative aims to empower 24 grassroots coaches with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively coach young players, both …

Jamshedpur FC made history by hosting the first-ever Jamshedpur FC Veteran Football Tournament on Sunday on May 5, 2024, at 7pm, in celebration of AFC Grassroot Football Day. The tournament, aimed at players over 40 years old, witnessed an exhilarating display of skill and camaraderie as 16 teams, totaling 160 …

The AFC Grassroots Review 2023 is now available on the-AFC.com, recapping the various initiatives of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and its Member Associations (MAs) that have significantly contributed to expanding the influence of the beautiful game among thousands of youngsters across Asia. A major highlight of the publication is …

Second funding round brings UEFA’s total investment up to €6.2m, with a third and final round of €800,000 scheduled for early July. Around €1.9m has been distributed to 81 amateur German clubs as part of the second round of investment from UEFA’s EURO 2024 climate fund. This climate protection support …

Major League Soccer have announced partnerships with leading United States Youth Soccer (USYS) state associations Cal North Youth Soccer Association and New Jersey Youth Soccer with MLS GO, the youth recreational soccer program of MLS, to support access to, participation in, and the growth of soccer for children across the …

The Bundesliga x Safe-Hub Series started last week in South Africa, initiating an eight-week series of football events for young individuals aged 16 and above. Emphasizing its dedication to social impact, the series integrates discussions and activities focused on gender equality and empowerment at Safe-Hub locations in Tembisa, Diepsloot, Jabulani, …

Manchester City and global partner Etihad Airways are flying towards a better future for young people in India, with the announcement of a brand-new community football initiative in cities across the country. The joint initiative will see Man City work in collaboration with Etihad, Club charity City in the Community …