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Time to choose the SKF Meet the World winners

It’s that time of year again where SKF Meet the World tournaments will be held all over the world. SKF Canada are among those who are preparing to host their yearly Meet the World tournament. It will take place in Fort McMurray, a city that has been hit hard by forest fires over the last years.

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CF Gothia shows how football can keep kids off the street

Through sports and social activities, the leaders at CF Gothia, the sports school in Brazzaville, want to keep children off the street – a life often characterized by violence and crime. Ten-year-old Paul is one of those kids. In conversation with our volunteer on site, Sture Genemo, he says that he only dreams of one thing: “I want to become a football professional like Messi!” he says.

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The application to be a referee is now open

Gothia Cup is looking for referees for the world’s largest and most international youth tournament, which takes place July 12-18 in Gothenburg. Submit your application to be a part of our teams of referees.

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Gothia Cup episode nominated for TV award

In the hit series about the young footballer Jamie Johnson, several episodes in the latest season takes place in the Gothia Cup. One episode has been nominated in the prestigious Broadcast Awards. “It feels fantastic, but the most important thing for us is that the series has had a big impact on those who have seen it”, says Sam Talbot, executive producer.

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Girl class is introduced in GSOT

The Gothia Special Olympics Trophy will mark ten years in next year’s tournament. It will also premiere a new category ”The interest for a separate girl category is big enough that we can now do this, which is very fun”, says competition manager Niclas Andersson Freiholtz

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The reason Judi tells stories at the sports school in Congo

Our volunteers at the sports school CF Gothia in Congo-Brazzaville, Nils and Sture, have sent a new greeting. This time they’ve met Judi, who is responsible for the school’s important social activities.

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They scored an average of nine goals per game

Brommapojkarnas team 1 in B13 scored a total of 82 goals during this summer’s Gothia Cup and with that they were the best of all teams in the tournament. On average, they scored nine goals per game. ”In terms of results, this is the strongest team in the history of Brommapojkarna”, says team leader Roger Reinholdsson.

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The very first Gothia Cup baby

Sandra Westman and Joel Sjödén met for the first time at the opening ceremony at Gothia Cup 2008. Ten years later, also on the opening day of the Gothia Cup, their daughter Belle was born. “It’s awesome and almost unlikely that the baby arrived on the same day as the inauguration”, says Sandra Westman.

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Are you our next Gothia eCup champion?

The registration for Gothia eCup FIFA 20 is open and welcomes players from 12 years old. Make sure to sign up for the tournament and take your game to the next level.

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