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Maxi-pitches offer final legacy

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Grassroots

We find out how UEFA is ensuring a lasting legacy for its major club finals.

Maxi-pitches offer final legacy
Maxi-pitches offer final legacy ©UEFA.com

The finals of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League are being marked each year by more than just the stars gracing the matches, with UEFA donating maxi-pitches to the host cities to ensure the next generation of young players get the chance to hone their skills too.

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