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Grassroots
Article summary
Grassroots football is the foundation of the game, prioritising the love of football and joy of participation. It forms the basis of the European sports model and lies at the heart of UEFA's mission.
Grassroots news
The latest on UEFA's support for grassroots football across Europe.
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Impressive impact of Swedish FA's School Ball programme
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Irish FA developing 'next generation'
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