Football
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Article summary
Growing the game by increasing participation and accessibility for all (through its promotion and the development of infrastructure).
Article body
The development of football lays the foundation for a solid sport. It is essential we keep football first in everything we do. Youth and amateur football are key building blocks of tomorrow’s elite men’s and women’s game and are fundamental to the success of European football. Together with our member associations, clubs, players and fans, we will work to build a unified and solid football ecosystem to grow European football.
Objectives
- Grow and secure long-term participation within European football
- Ensure football in Europe is accessible and available to all
- Lead and support the advancement of national football associations
- Promote and develop football infrastructure across Europe
Specific Policies
- Increase participation by making it more accessible and supporting youth development
- Promote women’s football
- Amateur and grassroots support and development
- Promote futsal and other formats of football
- Anti-violence, anti-discrimination and inclusivity campaigns
- Develop volunteer recruitment and retention programmes
- Raise and harmonise standards for national associations
- Tailored education for administrators and players
- Targeted infrastructure funding and modern standards for football facilities benefitting the community