Tag: Youth Development
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GFA to Organize Testimonial Match for Asamoah Gyan: Honoring a Ghanaian Icon
GFA Announces Testimonial Match for Asamoah Gyan The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed plans to stage a testimonial match to celebrate the storied career of former Black Stars captain and all-time leading scorer, Asamoah Gyan. In a press release issued on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the GFA outlined initial details and the broader purpose…
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Daanish School Chitral: PM Lays Foundation Stone Today
A Milestone for Education in Pakistan’s Remote North Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone for the new Daanish School in Chitral on October 31, marking a significant step toward expanding access to quality education in one of Pakistan’s most geographically challenging regions. The Daanish School project is designed to provide free boarding, education,…
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Playing for Authority: Rugby, Kids, and the Lessons Beyond the Field
On the Field, Authority Is Earned In a school gym turned makeshift rugby studio, a coach steps into the role of teacher, mentor, and occasional referee. The scene isn’t about perfect passes or flawless technique alone, but about how authority is earned, tested, and sometimes recalibrated in real time. The speaker – a coach who…
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FAI Budget €3m to Boost League of Ireland Academies
Introduction: A new chapter for Irish football academies The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has secured an additional €3 million in Budget 2026 to advance the professionalisation of 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This injection sits atop the FAI’s existing €6 million annual government funding under a memorandum of understanding that runs until 2027.…
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FAI Gets €3m Boost to Professionalise 26 League of Ireland Academies
Irish Football Aims for a Stronger, More Professional Academy System The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has secured a €3 million boost in Budget 2026 to drive the professionalisation of 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This funding follows the FAI’s existing €6 million annual government support under a memorandum of understanding running until 2027.…
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FAI Secures €3m Boost to Advance League of Ireland Academies
New funding rounds up the push to professionalise LOI academies The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has been allocated an additional €3 million in Budget 2026 to help professionalise 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This top-up comes on top of the €6 million the government already provides to the FAI each year under a…
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Botafogo lineup vs Internacional: Correa returns to squad
Botafogo names lineup for Internacional clash Botafogo has released the list of players set to face Internacional on Saturday at 18:30, in a match that will be staged at Beira-Rio. The big news is the return of Joaquín Correa, who is back in contention after recovering from a muscular injury. Also back in the mix…
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PSG-Auxerre Live: Ligue 1 Matchday 6 Updates and Lineups
Live match preview and lineup overview Tonight’s Ligue 1 showdown at Parc des Princes pairs Paris Saint-Germain with AJ Auxerre in a clash that carries more than three points. With the Ballon d’Or ceremony scheduled around the same time, PSG is balancing on-field matters with off-field celebrations, aiming to maintain form ahead of a busy…
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FC Porto Surprises with 17-Year-Old André Miranda in Squad
Introduction In a surprising turn of events, FC Porto has included a young talent, André Miranda, in their squad for the upcoming match against Nacional. Coach Francesco Farioli made this decision amidst several injury concerns that left him with limited options. Background on André Miranda At just 17 years old, André Miranda has shown immense…
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Advancing Mental Health for Children in Canada
Introduction The mental health of infants, children, and youth is critical to the overall well-being of society. In Canada, initiatives aimed at improving mental health across all sectors highlight the importance of integrating health considerations into every policy framework. The recent memorandum on upstream investment by the Summer Institute on Safe and Healthy Communities serves…