CBF hosts FIFA grassroots football workshop | OneFootball

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) hosted the event “Analysis of the Amateur Football Landscape” this Tuesday (2). The meeting, led by FIFA, was attended by CBF Executive Director Helder Melillo and addressed issues involving amateur football around the world, such as the development of youth football, amateur football, and the role of coaches in this scenario.

The idea of the event, which will have a second meeting this Wednesday (3), is to discuss the development of youth categories in the sport starting from amateur football, offering a picture of different projects carried out on this topic in different parts of the world. According to FIFA, there are around 73 million players who regularly play football and are not registered, which often results in “wasted” talent. Football’s governing body is considering developing more coaches for amateur leagues.

Helder Melillo, CBF Executive Director, spoke at the opening of the eventCredits: Thiago Ribeiro/ Staff Images / CBF

“We recently completed one year under President Samir Xaud’s administration. And many issues that were not on the agenda before are relevant today, such as financial fair play, refereeing, and youth categories. And today they are part of our daily routine. Amateur football belongs on that list. The CBF is paying attention to this development involving our sport in both the men’s and women’s game,” said Helder Melillo.

CBF directors at the FIFA eventCredits: Credits: Thiago Ribeiro/ Staff Images / CBF

Another topic addressed during the workshop was the difference in the development of and interest in men’s football compared to women’s football. According to FIFA, there is a need, as identified by the organization, for even greater work in the youth categories, balancing talent and strengthening the category.

This Wednesday (3), a study prepared by the CBF on the subject is scheduled to be presented, showing the context of amateur football in Brazil and the aspects involving its practice across the country.

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