Heden Center is a meeting place in the heart of Gothia Cup where football enthusiasts gather to experience the tournament beyond the matches.

For Liam Åberg Heikkilä and Osman Hries, Heden Center has become a place to spend time during Gothia Cup week. They are not playing any matches in the tournament themselves, but have come to watch football, see different teams, and experience the atmosphere in the area.

– The best thing about Gothia Cup is that you get to see and meet so many different teams. There are differences between the teams, and you get to see how other countries play football, says Liam Åberg Heikkilä.

During their visit to Heden, the duo has seen everything from friends playing for Swedish Degerfors IF to Right to Dream from Ghana.

At Heden Center, there are several activities for visitors who want to do something between the matches. At the Puma booth, Liam and Osman borrowed shoes to try out Puma's 2v2 activity.

– We have been hanging out here for a long time now, Osman Hries says on his way to the Puma 2v2 activity.

For Liam and Osman, visiting Heden Center is about experiencing more than just individual matches. By watching teams from different countries and participating in the activities in the area, they get to experience the international community that characterizes Gothia Cup.