CBF strengthens partnership to boost football development in Sergipe | OneFootball

CBF executive director Helder Melillo and the coordinator of women's national teams, Cris Gambaré, visited the state of Sergipe this Friday (13th), fulfilling an institutional agenda to promote football alongside the Sergipe Football Federation (FSF) and the State Government. On the agenda, the CBF representatives also included a visit to the Sergipe Football Development Center, inaugurated by the CBF in 2025, where the U-17 Women's National Team has been preparing for the South American Championship.

Melillo and Gambaré were at the Sergipe State Government headquarters for a meeting. The meeting was attended by the executive secretary of the Civil House, Antonio Hora, the State Secretary of Sports, Mariana Dantas, the State Secretary of Communication, Cleon Menezes, the city attorney of Aracaju, Ramón Rocha, as well as the FSF president, Milton Dantas.

On the agenda, the CBF, FSF, and State Government discussed the possibility of partnerships for the joint execution of sports projects. “The Sergipe Football Federation has been doing a great job strengthening competitions and organizing football in the state. It is essential to have partner federations committed to good management, planning, and grassroots development, so I thank President Milton Dantas for his leadership and vision in seeking ongoing dialogue with the CBF and the State Government,” he said.

CBF delegation on agenda with FSF and the State Government of SergipeCredits: Publicity

During the visit, the governor of Sergipe, Fábio Mitidieri, welcomed the U-17 Brazilian National Team, which will remain in Sergipe until the 15th for a training period. The group also included two players from Sergipe, who play for local clubs and have been called up to the U-15 Women's National Team: Lívia Cauane, from DelRey, and Marcela Aguiar from Estanciano.

For Melillo, the agenda reinforces CBF’s commitment to the expansion and development of Brazilian football.

“Our goal is to bring CBF ever closer to the federations and state governments, creating a cooperative environment that strengthens the foundations of football. When we invest in infrastructure, training, and dialogue, we are paving the way to discover talents and increase opportunities,” he said.

CBF executive director Helder Melillo emphasized the importance of partnership with FSF and the State Government for the development of football in SergipeCredits: Publicity

After the meeting, Melillo and Gambaré visited the Football Development Center, located in the city of Barra do Coqueiro, neighboring the capital Aracaju. It is at this location, inaugurated by the CBF last year, that the U-17 Women's National Team has been training for the South American Championship in the category, which will take place in April.

The reception given to the Amarelinha delegation and the state of women's football in Sergipe were praised by the coordinator of the women's national teams.

The coordinator of the women's national teams, Cris Gambaré, congratulated the FSF's efforts in promoting women's footballCredits: Publicity

“The Sergipe Football Federation has shown a real commitment to the growth of women's football, organizing competitions, encouraging grassroots development, and creating a professional environment for athletes and coaching staff. This work is essential to increase participation and discover new talents, and it is reflected in the call-up of Sergipe athletes to the U-15 National Team,” said Gambaré.

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