Tag Archives: Grassroots

Queens Park Rangers support PFA Asian Inclusion Mentoring Scheme!

Queens Park Rangers are proud supporters of the PFA’s Asian Inclusion Mentoring Scheme (AIMS). Run by Riz Rehman – brother of former R’s defender Zesh – the purpose of AIMS is to enhance the experience of Asian footballers at all levels of the professional game. The scheme involves PFA-facilitated meetings …

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German Football Academy become development partner of United FC Cochin!

The India-based German Football Academy has announced a new development partnership with Kerala-based club United FC Cochin. United FC Cochin on social media announced, “Pleased to announce our (United FC Cochin) partnership with German football academy who will help us out in grassroots development and youth development in Kochi.” While …

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Just Play festival a welcome break for children in the Solomon Islands!

In the wake of civil unrest in the Solomon Islands which caused disruptions to everyday life, the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) held a Just Play festival just before the holiday break aimed at offering a reprieve for local children. Run jointly by the SIFF technical and social responsibility departments, …

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Premier League’s global support boosting UK appeal!

The Premier League’s popularity with fans around the world has been highlighted by the latest EY report into the economic and social impact of the competition, which says the competition is “a valuable asset to the brand of the UK”. Part of that, according to the report, is thanks to …

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Premier League invests in communities and the wider game!

The success of the Premier League is shared throughout the English football pyramid and the entire nation, as the revenue it generates is invested in the game at all levels and in communities the length and breadth of England and Wales. The EY report into the social and economic impact …

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UMBRO to partner Norway Cup on 50th anniversary!

Ahead of the tournament’s 50th anniversary, UMBRO Norway and the Norway Cup partner with one another again. Since 1972, the prestigious Norway Cup has been a highlight of the global youth Football calendar with thousands of youth teams descending on the Ekebergsletta playing fields near Oslo once a year. Played …

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National men’s players join the fun at Fiji festival!

Members of Fiji’s national men’s squad took time out of their training camp just before Christmas to attend a Fiji Football Association organised children’s football festival. Around 70 kids attended the festival at the FFA Academy in Ba, with fun games and skill sessions led by the FFA technical department. …

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Bhutan FF usher 2022 with upgraded AFC Grassroots Charter Silver membership!

The Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) welcomed the new year on a high note after their AFC Grassroots Charter membership was upgraded to Silver. In awarding them, the AFC Grassroots Panel cited the BFF’s commitment and fulfilment of the AFC’s Grassroots Charter goals. The Federation’s grassroots philosophy was found to be …

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