This project involves 50 out of the 96 football clubs in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, reaching 2,500 boys and girls and 1,250 families. It aims to give children who play football and their families the knowledge and tools needed to ensure their emotional well-being, resilience and mental health. In March 2023, the Navarrese goalkeeper launched his own project in cooperation with the foundation’s partner Fútbol Más. When matchday comes, the important thing is the team the result of the match does not define your life. So, the advice I would give would be to focus on training, be the best friend you can be and respect your club and your coaches. Football is a sport and sport is about having fun. Sometimes we put more pressure on ourselves than necessary. It's different if you play for fun than if you play professionally. One piece of advice I always repeat is to be realistic and know your expectations. If you want to train and play, just focus on training and then you'll play.”ĭo you have any advice for young people who might be under pressure or harassed or who might feel like they are in a critical situation? ![]() You should focus on what you really want. ![]() Then my psychologist told me: “Look at it differently: it's not about problems with the club, it's not about problems with the manager, it's not about problems with your family. In the beginning, I didn't feel confident, I didn't want to go to training, and I didn't feel good in my club. I've been working on my mental health for nine years with my sports psychologist. It's about knowing and being realistic about the pressure of the match. If everything goes well, I know I will be ready for the match without any thoughts or problems on my mind.Īfter each match, I relax and prepare to face the next team, learning about their strengths, their way of playing, and the players who might or might not be there. I try to give my best every week, Monday to Friday. How do you prepare mentally before a game? This gives you a responsibility but also a lot of pride. When you wear your club jersey, you represent a city and its values. It helps you maintain good physical health of course, but it also provides much more.įootball allows you to get to know people, it allows you to solve problems together, it allows you to learn how to be a good person in the dressing room. I think all sports can and it's even more true with football because it's followed by a lot of people. ![]() How ca n sport, and football, help to overcome psychological or mental illness? This initiative represents a powerful example of how sport can be a catalyst for positive change on a global scale, and we're proud to be part of this journey."Īhead of World Mental Health Day, we met with Álex Remiro, a new Friend of the UEFA Foundation for Children, to talk about the importance of psychological well-being at a time when more and more people, particularly children, suffer from mental health problems. “The Lay's RePlay programme is not just about creating football facilities - it's about empowering communities, promoting inclusivity and championing environmental sustainability. Urs Kluser, General Secretary of the UEFA Foundation for Children: The Scampia district was chosen for this initiative to support its recent redevelopment launched as a series of initiatives promoted by Municipality 8 and local associations to address issues such as unemployment, poverty and inequalities. The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by a number of special guests to mark the occasion including Naples mayor Gaetano Manfredi and former Italian international and UEFA Champions League winner Ciro Ferrara, with a performance by singer-songwriter Dadà. The inauguration of the new sustainable pitch, made using recycled bags of crisp packets, was the perfect occasion to celebrate sport, inclusion and sustainability, and supports the recent development of the city's Scampia neighbourhood. *In addition to coefficient points accumulated during ten-year period, this ranking includes bonus points for winning UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League.From Packs to Pitches: the UEFA Foundation for Children, Common Goal and Lay's proudly unveiled a new sustainable football pitch today in the heart of Naples, open to the local community and local sports associations. *In addition to coefficient points accumulated during ten-year period, this ranking includes bonus points for winning the Champions League, the UEFA Europa League. ![]() Position for team in ten-year period coefficient ranking
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