Moscow/Berlin – October 30, 2020 – Every football fan aged 12 to 15, regardless of nationality, gender, or physical abilities, has a chance to take part in the international events of the Football for Friendship. Participation in the programme is absolutely free.
The main events will be held from November 27 to December 9, 2020, including the following activities:
• Online International Football for Friendship Camp (tutorials and training for Young Players), as well as the International Children’s Press Center (training and practice for Young Journalists);
• Online International Football for Friendship Forum (discussion of the best initiatives in the development of children and youth sports with experts and coaches);
• Football for Friendship eWorld Championship to be held in a new online football simulator.
“Football for Friendship has transformed its 2020 season into the online format – it’s a great and brave decision. The developers have supported the kids and done a colossal job. The events of this season will be held on the Digital Platform and in the Football for Friendship World football simulator. It will be the basis for the championship, but, as usual, the programme will unite young football fans from all over the world,” comments legendary footballer Roberto Carlos on the special features of the new season. “Besides, the winners will receive a great prize – tickets for the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul.”
To participate in the Football for Friendship programme, please send an application to [email protected] up to October 31, 2020.
About the programme:
The International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship is implemented by Gazprom since 2013. Over the previous seven seasons, the programme has united over 6 000 participants from 211 countries and regions and over 5 000 000 supporters.
Young Players and Young Journalists are the participants of the programme – boys and girls aged 12 including children with disabilities. Young Players represent different countries and cultures united in the mixed teams. They show that nationality, gender, and physical abilities aren’t a barrier to becoming a team. Young Journalists cover the events of the programme in the International Children’s Press Center. All participants become Young Ambassadors of the programme and continue to share their Football for Friendship experience and promote universal human values: friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, devotion, victory, traditions, and honour.
UEFA, FIFA, football federations and the world’s leading football clubs, international charity foundations, famous athletes, politicians, and artists support Football for Friendship. The project has received multiple national and international awards in the field of social responsibility, sports, and communications, including the world record for the most nationalities in a football training session in history.
In 2020, Football for Friendship will be held in the online format. A special digital platform will unite over 10 000 players of all ages. It will become the home for international children’s competitions and a playground where anyone will be able to train, join into the international mixed teams and play their favourite game in the Football for Friendship format without leaving the comfort of their home.
Programme’s official internet resources:
Photo and video materials for media: http://media.footballforfriendship.com
Website: https://www.gazprom-football.com/football-for-friendship/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballforfriendship/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FootballForFriendship/
Media ContactCompany Name: International Press Center Football for Friendship | AGT Communications Agency Contact Person: Media RelationsEmail: Send EmailPhone: +7 (495) 624 03 01Country: GermanyWebsite: http://www.gazprom-football.com
