Football Development

Grassroots

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How it works

How it works

FIFA’s Grassroots programme differs to other football development programmes in that its organisational framework offers a great deal of flexibility.

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Small-sided matches

Small-sided matches

As anecdotal evidence and research studies have shown, small-sided games are extremely beneficial for young children.

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Latest Photos

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Latest News

FIFA to support Syrian refugees
Thursday 6 June 2013
Thousands of Syrian refugees are to benefit from a grassroots course organised by FIFA at Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan’s second largest city.

Grassroots and 11 for Health: All smiles in Mauritius
Friday 31 May 2013
Mauritius, where Grassroots is flourishing
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Investment triggers Cuban breakthrough
Thursday 28 February 2013
Dacourt: Football was a way to forget my troubles
Monday 24 September 2012
Grassroots courses building foundations in Polynesia
Wednesday 8 August 2012

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Grassroots, laying football’s foundations

Grassroots, laying football’s foundations

The Grassroots programme is a FIFA initiative in which it works closely with its member associations and their respective education authorities to enc...

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Pilot Projects

Successful FIFA pilot project in China
The Grassroots pilot project in China has served as a successful dress rehearsal.
FIFA pilot project flourishing in Mauritius
Mauritius is the first country to benefit from FIFA’s Grassroots programme.

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