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'''Football for Friendship''' ({{lang-ru|link=no|ФУТБОЛ ДЛЯ ДРУЖБЫ}}) is an annual International Children’s Social Programme implemented by Gazprom Company. The aim of the programme is to cultivate respect for different cultures and nationalities in children from different countries through football, to promote essential values and interest in a healthy lifestyle for the younger generation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportindustry.biz/news/football-friendship-project-returns|title=Football for Friendship project returns|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref> Within the framework of the programme , football players at the age of 12 from different countries<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inserbia.info/today/2014/04/gazproms-football-for-friendship-2014|title=Gazprom's "Football for friendship 2014" - InSerbia News|first=Aleksandra|last=Sotra|website=inserbia.info}}</ref> take part in the annual International Football for Friendship Childrens Forum, Football for Friendship World Championship, International Day of Football and Friendship<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1505319/europe-and-asia-to-meet-within-football-for-friendship-international-children-s-social-project-of-gazprom|title=Europe and Asia to Meet Within Football for Friendship International Children's Social Project of|website=www.newswire.ca}}</ref> The programme is supported by FIFA, UEFA, UN, Olympic and Paralympic Committees, governments and football federations of different countries, international charities, public organizations, leading football clubs of the planet.<ref>{{Citation|last=Bridgewater|first=Sue|chapter=Introduction: Why view football clubs and organizations as brands?|date=2010|pages=1–10|publisher=Palgrave Macmillan UK|isbn=9781349312856|doi=10.1057/9780230281363_1|title=Football Brands}}</ref> The global operator of the programme is AGT Communications Group (Russia). |
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'''Football for Friendship''' ({{lang-ru|link=no|ФУТБОЛ ДЛЯ ДРУЖБЫ}}) is an annual International Children’s Social Programme implemented by [[Gazprom]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportindustry.biz/news/football-friendship-project-returns|title=Football for Friendship project returns|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref> Within the framework of the programme, football players at the age of 12 from different countries<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inserbia.info/today/2014/04/gazproms-football-for-friendship-2014|title=Gazprom's "Football for friendship 2014" - InSerbia News|first=Aleksandra|last=Sotra|website=inserbia.info}}</ref> take part in the annual International Football for Friendship Childrens Forum, Football for Friendship World Championship, International Day of Football and Friendship<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1505319/europe-and-asia-to-meet-within-football-for-friendship-international-children-s-social-project-of-gazprom|title=Europe and Asia to Meet Within Football for Friendship International Children's Social Project of|website=www.newswire.ca}}</ref> The global operator of the programme is AGT Communications Group (Russia). |
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==History== |
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==History== |
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=== Football for Friendship 2013 === |
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The first International Children's Forum Football for Friendship was held on May 25, 2013, in London. 670 children from 8 countries took part in it: from [[Bulgaria]], [[Great Britain]], [[Hungary]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Russia]], [[Serbia]] and [[Slovenia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/chelsea/chelsea_and_minister_for_sport_hugh_robertson_back_football_for_friendship_programme_1_2192621|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522172830/http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/chelsea/chelsea_and_minister_for_sport_hugh_robertson_back_football_for_friendship_programme_1_2192621|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-05-22|title=Chelsea and Minister for Sport Hugh Robertson back 'Football for Friendship' programme - Chelsea - London 24|date=2015-05-22|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> Russia was represented by 11 football teams from 11 Russian cities that will host the [[FIFA World Cup]] matches in 2018. The junior teams of [[FC Zenit Saint Petersburg|Zenit]], [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]], [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]], [[Red Star Belgrade|Crvena Zvezda]] clubs, winners of the children's sports day of Gazprom, and winners of the Fakel festival<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fcbusiness.co.uk/news/article/newsitem=2379/title=franz+beckenbauer+kicks+off+gazprom%92s+%91football+for+friendship%92+campaign|title=Football for Friendship|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150515191023/http:/fcbusiness.co.uk/news/article/newsitem=2379/title=franz+beckenbauer+kicks+off+gazprom%92s+%91football+for+friendship%92+campaign|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-05-15|access-date=}}</ref> also participated in the forum. |
The first International Children's Forum Football for Friendship was held on May 25, 2013, in London. 670 children from 8 countries took part in it: from [[Bulgaria]], [[Great Britain]], [[Hungary]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Russia]], [[Serbia]] and [[Slovenia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/chelsea/chelsea_and_minister_for_sport_hugh_robertson_back_football_for_friendship_programme_1_2192621|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522172830/http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/chelsea/chelsea_and_minister_for_sport_hugh_robertson_back_football_for_friendship_programme_1_2192621|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-05-22|title=Chelsea and Minister for Sport Hugh Robertson back 'Football for Friendship' programme - Chelsea - London 24|date=2015-05-22|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> Russia was represented by 11 football teams from 11 Russian cities that will host the [[FIFA World Cup]] matches in 2018. The junior teams of [[FC Zenit Saint Petersburg|Zenit]], [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]], [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]], [[Red Star Belgrade|Crvena Zvezda]] clubs, winners of the children's sports day of Gazprom, and winners of the Fakel festival<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fcbusiness.co.uk/news/article/newsitem=2379/title=franz+beckenbauer+kicks+off+gazprom%92s+%91football+for+friendship%92+campaign|title=Football for Friendship|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150515191023/http:/fcbusiness.co.uk/news/article/newsitem=2379/title=franz+beckenbauer+kicks+off+gazprom%92s+%91football+for+friendship%92+campaign|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-05-15|access-date=}}</ref> also participated in the forum. |
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The result of the forum was an open letter in which the children formulated the eight values of the program: friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, devotion, victory and traditions. Later the letter was sent to the heads of the UEFA, FIFA and [[International Olympic Committee|IOC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/marketing/sponsorship/partners/gazprom.html|title=FIFA Partners - Gazprom - FIFA.com|last=FIFA.com|website=FIFA.com|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> In September 2013, during a meeting with [[Vladimir Putin]] and [[Vitaly Mutko]], [[Sepp Blatter]] confirmed receipt of the letter and stated that he was ready to support Football for Friendship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.epochtimes.de/service/vladimir-putin-und-fifa-praesident-joseph-s-blatte-bei-football-for-friendship-222|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522173321/http://www.epochtimes.de/service/vladimir-putin-und-fifa-praesident-joseph-s-blatte-bei-football-for-friendship-222|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-05-22|title=Vladimir Putin und FIFA-Präsident Joseph S. Blatte bei "Football for Friendship" {{!}} Service - Epoch Times|date=2015-05-22|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> |
The result of the forum was an open letter in which the children formulated the eight values of the program: friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, devotion, victory and traditions. Later the letter was sent to the heads of the UEFA, FIFA and [[International Olympic Committee|IOC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/marketing/sponsorship/partners/gazprom.html|title=FIFA Partners - Gazprom - FIFA.com|last=FIFA.com|website=FIFA.com|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> In September 2013, during a meeting with [[Vladimir Putin]] and [[Vitaly Mutko]], [[Sepp Blatter]] confirmed receipt of the letter and stated that he was ready to support Football for Friendship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.epochtimes.de/service/vladimir-putin-und-fifa-praesident-joseph-s-blatte-bei-football-for-friendship-222|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522173321/http://www.epochtimes.de/service/vladimir-putin-und-fifa-praesident-joseph-s-blatte-bei-football-for-friendship-222|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-05-22|title=Vladimir Putin und FIFA-Präsident Joseph S. Blatte bei "Football for Friendship" {{!}} Service - Epoch Times|date=2015-05-22|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> |
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=== Football for Friendship 2014 === |
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The second season of the Football for Friendship Programme was held in Lisbon on May 23–25, 2014 and embraced more than 450 teenagers from 16 countries: [[Belarus]], [[Bulgaria]], [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]], [[Hungary]], [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Netherlands]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Russia]], [[Serbia]], [[Slovenia]], [[Turkey]], [[Ukraine]], [[France]] and [[Croatia]]. The young footballers took part in the international International Football for Friendship Forum, a tournament in street football and attended the UEFA Champions League Final in 2013/2014.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.euronews.com/2014/05/27/football-for-friendship-teaching-values-through-football|title=Football for Friendship: Teaching values through football|date=2014-05-27|work=euronews|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> The winner of the International Street Football Tournament in 2014 was the Benfica junior team (Portugal). |
The second season of the Football for Friendship Programme was held in Lisbon on May 23–25, 2014 and embraced more than 450 teenagers from 16 countries: [[Belarus]], [[Bulgaria]], [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]], [[Hungary]], [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Netherlands]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Russia]], [[Serbia]], [[Slovenia]], [[Turkey]], [[Ukraine]], [[France]] and [[Croatia]]. The young footballers took part in the international International Football for Friendship Forum, a tournament in street football and attended the UEFA Champions League Final in 2013/2014.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.euronews.com/2014/05/27/football-for-friendship-teaching-values-through-football|title=Football for Friendship: Teaching values through football|date=2014-05-27|work=euronews|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> The winner of the International Street Football Tournament in 2014 was the Benfica junior team (Portugal). |
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The result of the second season of the program was the election of a leader of the Football for Friendship movement. It was Felipe Suarez from Portugal.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.lazionews.eu/settore-giovanile/oltre-450-ragazzi-riuniti-da-gazprom-in-occasione-del-secondo-forum-internazionale-football-for-friendship/|title=Oltre 450 ragazzi riuniti da Gazprom in occasione del Secondo Forum Internazionale FOOTBALL FOR FRIENDSHIP - Lazionews.eu|date=2014-05-27|work=Lazionews.eu|access-date=2018-03-29|language=it-IT}}</ref> In June 2014, as leader of the movement, he visited the ninth international youth football tournament in memory of [[Yury Morozov (footballer, born 1934)|Yuri Andreyevich Morozov]]. |
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=== Football for Friendship 2015 === |
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The third season of the International Social Programme Football for Friendship was held in June 2015 in Berlin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=sputniknews.com/sport/20150610/1023169435.html|title=Football for Friendship|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref> Young participants from the Asian continent – children's football teams from [[Japan]], [[China]] and [[Kazakhstan]] – participated in the programme for the first time. In total, junior teams from 24 football clubs from 24 countries took part in the third season. The young footballers talked with their peers from other countries and stars of world football, including the global ambassador of the program Franz Beckenbauer, and also took part in the International tournament of street football among junior teams. The winner of the International Street Football Tournament in 2015 was the Rapid junior team ([[Austria]]). |
The third season of the International Social Programme Football for Friendship was held in June 2015 in Berlin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=sputniknews.com/sport/20150610/1023169435.html|title=Football for Friendship|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref> Young participants from the Asian continent – children's football teams from [[Japan]], [[China]] and [[Kazakhstan]] – participated in the programme for the first time. In total, junior teams from 24 football clubs from 24 countries took part in the third season. The young footballers talked with their peers from other countries and stars of world football, including the global ambassador of the program Franz Beckenbauer, and also took part in the International tournament of street football among junior teams. The winner of the International Street Football Tournament in 2015 was the Rapid junior team ([[Austria]]). |
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The events of the third season of the program Football for Friendship Programme were covered by about 200 journalists from the world's leading publications, as well as 24 young reporters from Europe and Asia, who were members of the International Children's Press Center. The culmination of 2015 was the ceremony of awarding the Nine Values Cup, which was won by [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona football club]] (Spain).The winner was chosen by the children who, on the eve of the Forum, took part in global voting held in all 24 participating countries. |
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At the end of the Forum, all participants followed the tradition of attending [[UEFA Champions League|the UEFA Champions League]] Final 2014/2015 at the Olympic Stadium in [[Berlin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/young-football-players-from-24-countries-of-europe-and-asia-meet-at-third-international-childrens-football-for-friendship-forum-506472841.html|title=Young Football Players From 24 Countries of Europe and Asia Meet at Third International Children's Football for Friendship Forum|last=center|first=The International Children's Social FOOTBALL FOR FRIENDSHIP project press|website=www.prnewswire.com|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> |
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=== Football for Friendship 2016 === |
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The start of the International Children's Social Program Football for Friendship in 2016 was given as part of an online Hangout press conference,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.euronews.com/2016/03/25/football-for-friendship-ready-for-fourth-edition/|title=Football for Friendship ready for fourth edition|date=2016-03-25|work=euronews|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> held on March 24 in [[Munich]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/franz-beckenbauer-reveals-hes-barcelona-7695610|title=Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer reveals he's a Barcelona fan|last=Lawless|first=Matt|date=2016-04-05|work=mirror|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> with the participation of the Global Ambassador of the Programme – Franz Beckenbauer.<ref>{{Citation|last=GAZPROM Football|title=Google Hangouts Open Talk on the official launch of the Fourth FOOTBALL FOR FRIENDSHIP season|date=2016-03-24|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhOPARx9Lko|accessdate=2018-03-29}}</ref> |
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In the fourth season of the Programme, 8 new junior teams<ref name="sportindustry.co.za">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportindustry.co.za/news/football-friendship-project-returns|title=Football For Friendship project returns {{!}} sportindustry.co.za|website=www.sportindustry.co.za|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> from [[Azerbaijan]], [[Algeria]], [[Armenia]], [[Argentina]], [[Brazil]], [[Vietnam]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], and [[Syria]]<ref name="sportindustry.co.za"/> joined it, so the total number of participating countries reached 32.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sgb-sports.com/index.php/fourth-gazprom-football-for-friendship-project-launches/|title=Football for Friendship|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221235115/http://www.sgb-sports.com/index.php/fourth-gazprom-football-for-friendship-project-launches/|archive-date=2017-02-21|url-status=dead|access-date=}}</ref> |
In the fourth season of the Programme, 8 new junior teams<ref name="sportindustry.co.za">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportindustry.co.za/news/football-friendship-project-returns|title=Football For Friendship project returns {{!}} sportindustry.co.za|website=www.sportindustry.co.za|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> from [[Azerbaijan]], [[Algeria]], [[Armenia]], [[Argentina]], [[Brazil]], [[Vietnam]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], and [[Syria]]<ref name="sportindustry.co.za"/> joined it, so the total number of participating countries reached 32.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sgb-sports.com/index.php/fourth-gazprom-football-for-friendship-project-launches/|title=Football for Friendship|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221235115/http://www.sgb-sports.com/index.php/fourth-gazprom-football-for-friendship-project-launches/|archive-date=2017-02-21|url-status=dead|access-date=}}</ref> |
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In 2017, the number of participating countries increased from 32 to 64.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wboc.com/story/34934258/fifth-season-of-gazproms-football-for-friendship-international-childrens-project-launched|title=Football for Friendship|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426062836/http://www.wboc.com/story/34934258/fifth-season-of-gazproms-football-for-friendship-international-childrens-project-launched|archive-date=2017-04-26|url-status=dead|access-date=}}</ref> For the first time, the Football for Friendship Programme was attended by children from Mexico<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.live5news.com/story/34934258/fifth-season-of-gazproms-football-for-friendship-international-childrens-project-launched|title=Fifth Season of Gazprom's Football for Friendship International Children's Project Launched|access-date=2017-04-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519110955/http://www.live5news.com/story/34934258/fifth-season-of-gazproms-football-for-friendship-international-childrens-project-launched|archive-date=2017-05-19|url-status=dead}}</ref> and the United States.<ref name=":1"/> Thus, the project united young players of four continents — [[Africa]], [[Eurasia]], [[North America]] and [[South America]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://finance.dailyherald.com/dailyherald/news/read/33918303/fifth_season_of_gazprom%27s_football_for_friendship_international_children%27s_project_launched|title=Fifth Season of Gazprom's Football for Friendship International Children's Project Launched {{!}} Daily Herald|website=finance.dailyherald.com|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
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On April 5, 2016 voting for the unique trophy, the Nine Values Cup began.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://rbth.com/sport/2016/03/31/gazprom-soccer-project-unites-worlds-children-for-4th-year_580729|title=Gazprom soccer project unites world's children for 4th year|last=RBTH|date=2016-03-31|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> Fans from all over the world participated in selecting the winner, but the final decision was made by the participants of the Football for Friendship Programme by voting. The Cup was won by Bayern football club (Munich).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://rbth.com/sport/2016/06/01/gazprom-brings-soccer-crazy-kids-to-milan-for-uefa-champions-league-final_599353|title=Gazprom brings soccer-crazy kids to Milan for UEFA Champions League final|last=Mosko|first=Alexey|date=2016-06-01|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> Participants in the Football for Friendship noted the club's activities to support children with special needs, as well as initiatives to provide treatment for children in different countries and help those in need. |
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The fourth International Children's Forum Football for Friendship and the final game of the Children's International Tournament in street football took place on May 27–28, 2016 in Milan. The winner of the Tournament in street football took place on May 27–28, 2016 in Milan. The winner of the tournament was the Maribor team from [[Slovenia]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.euronews.com/2016/05/31/football-for-friendship-syrian-youth-team-make-tournament-debut-in-milan/|title=Football for Friendship: Syrian youth team make tournament debut in Milan|date=2016-05-31|work=euronews|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> At the end of the Forum, the participants followed the tradition of attending [[UEFA Champions League|the UEFA Champions League]] Final.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.beyondsport.org/articles/fourth-international-football-for-friendship-forum-brings-together-young-footballers-from-three-continents/|title=Beyond Sport|website=www.beyondsport.org|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> The events of the Forum were covered by more than 200 journalists from the world's leading media, as well as the Children's International Press Center, which included young journalists from the participating countries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/fourth-international-football-for-friendship-forum-brings-together-young-footballers-from-three-continents-581479171.html|title=Fourth International FOOTBALL FOR FRIENDSHIP Forum Brings Together Young Footballers from Three Continents|last=center|first=International Children's Social FOOTBALL FOR FRIENDSHIP programme press|website=www.prnewswire.co.uk|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
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Young footballers from the Syrian club [[Al-Wehdat SC|Al-Wahda]] took part in the fourth season of Football for Friendship, which was unprecedented. The inclusion of the Syrian team among the program participants, and the visit of Syrian children to the events in Milan was an important step towards overcoming the humanitarian isolation of the country.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.euronews.com/2016/05/31/football-for-friendship-syrian-youth-team-make-tournament-debut-in-milan|title=Football for Friendship: Syrian youth team make tournament debut in Milan|date=2016-05-31|work=euronews|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> The Arabic sports editorial board of the international television channel [[RT (TV network)|Russia Today]], with the support of the Syrian Football Federation, shot a documentary film "Three days without war" about the children participating in the project. On September 14, 2016, more than 7,000 people visited the film's premiere in [[Damascus]]. |
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=== Football for Friendship 2017 === |
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The venue for the International Children's Social Project Football for Friendship<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/fifth-season-of-gazproms-football-for-friendship-international-childrens-project-launched-616385764.html|title=Fifth Season of Gazprom's Football for Friendship International Children's Project Launched|website=www.newswire.ca|access-date=2017-04-25}}</ref> in 2017 was [[Saint Petersburg|St. Petersburg]] (Russia), and the final events were held here from June 26 to July 3.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.live5news.com/story/34934258/fifth-season-of-gazproms-football-for-friendship-international-childrens-project-launched|title=Fifth Season of Gazprom's Football for Friendship International Children's Project Launched|access-date=2017-04-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519110955/http://www.live5news.com/story/34934258/fifth-season-of-gazproms-football-for-friendship-international-childrens-project-launched|archive-date=2017-05-19|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In 2017, the number of participating countries increased from 32 to 64.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wboc.com/story/34934258/fifth-season-of-gazproms-football-for-friendship-international-childrens-project-launched|title=Football for Friendship|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426062836/http://www.wboc.com/story/34934258/fifth-season-of-gazproms-football-for-friendship-international-childrens-project-launched|archive-date=2017-04-26|url-status=dead|access-date=}}</ref> For the first time, the Football for Friendship Programme was attended by children from Mexico<ref name=":0" /> and the United States.<ref name=":1"/> Thus, the project united young players of four continents — [[Africa]], [[Eurasia]], [[North America]] and [[South America]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://finance.dailyherald.com/dailyherald/news/read/33918303/fifth_season_of_gazprom%27s_football_for_friendship_international_children%27s_project_launched|title=Fifth Season of Gazprom's Football for Friendship International Children's Project Launched {{!}} Daily Herald|website=finance.dailyherald.com|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
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In the fifth season<ref name=":1" /> the program was implemented in accordance with a new concept: one young footballer from each country was chosen to represent it. The guys united in eight international Friendship Teams, formed from 12-year-old boys and girls, including those with disabilities.<ref name=":1" /> |
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In the course of an Open Draw, the country composition of the teams and the game positions for the representatives of the participating countries was determined. The Draw was held in Internet conference mode. At the head of the eight Friendship Teams were young coaches: Rene Lampert (Slovenia), Stefan Maksimovich (Serbia), Brandon Shabani (Great Britain), Charlie Sui (China), Anatoly Chentuloyev (Russia), Bogdan Krolevetsky (Russia), Anton Ivanov (Russia), Emma Henschen (Netherlands). Liliya Matsumoto (Japan), a representative of the Football for Friendship international press center, also took part in the draw<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.newswit.com/.gen/2017-03-17/bafb838790ea60129b53d1add5e4ee99/|title=Fifth Season of Gazprom#s Football for Friendship International Children#s|website=www.newswit.com|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
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The winner of the Football for Friendship World Championship 2017 was the "orange" team, which included a young coach and young footballers from nine countries: Rene Lampert (Slovenia), Hong Jun Marvin Tue (Singapore), Paul Puig I Montana (Spain), Gabriel Mendoza (Bolivia), Ravan Kazimov (Azerbaijan), Khrisimir Stanimirov Stanchev (Bulgaria), Ivan Agustin Casco (Argentina), Roman Horak (Czech Republic), Hamzah Yusuf Nuri Alhavvat (Libya).<ref name=":2" /> |
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The International Children's Forum Football for Friendship was attended by [[Viktor Zubkov]] (chairman of the board of directors of PJSC Gazprom),<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.24sata.hr/sport/nogomet-za-prijateljstvo-novi-ciljevi-uz-djecu-iz-64-drzave-531487|title=Nogomet za prijateljstvo: Novi ciljevi uz djecu iz 64 države|access-date=2018-03-30|language=hr}}</ref> [[Fatma Samoura|Fatma Samura]] (general secretary of FIFA), Philippe Le Flock (general commercial director of FIFA), Giulio Baptista (Brazilian footballer), [[Iván Zamorano|Ivan Zamorano]] (Chilean striker), [[Aleksandr Kerzhakov|Alexander Kerzhakov]] (Russian footballer) and other guests, who called for the promotion of key human values among the younger generation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/06/football-brings-kids-together|title=Football brings kids together|date=2017-07-06|work=euronews|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
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In 2017, the project brought together more than 600,000 people, and more than 1,000 children and adults from 64 countries attended the final events in St. Petersburg.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/12-year-old-sporean-messi-wins-global-football-contest-in-russia|title=12-year-old S'porean boy wins global football tournament in Russia - Stomp|date=2017-07-05|work=Stomp|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
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=== Football for Friendship 2018 === |
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In 2018, it was decided that the Sixth season of the Football for Friendship Programme would be held from February 15 to June 15 in Russia. The programme participants include young footballers and journalists representing 211 countries and regions of the world.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/16/football-for-friendship-sets-stage-for-2018-world-cup|title=Football for friendship sets stage for 2018 World Cup|date=2018-02-16|work=euronews|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> The official start of the 2018 programme was made by the Open Draw, by the results of which 32 football teams – International Teams of Friendship – were formed.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/time-defender-bangladesh-1543027|title=This time a defender from Bangladesh|date=2018-03-04|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
In 2018, it was decided that the Sixth season of the Football for Friendship Programme would be held from February 15 to June 15 in Russia. The programme participants include young footballers and journalists representing 211 countries and regions of the world.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/16/football-for-friendship-sets-stage-for-2018-world-cup|title=Football for friendship sets stage for 2018 World Cup|date=2018-02-16|work=euronews|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> The official start of the 2018 programme was made by the Open Draw, by the results of which 32 football teams – International Teams of Friendship – were formed.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/time-defender-bangladesh-1543027|title=This time a defender from Bangladesh|date=2018-03-04|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
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Associating with an ecological initiative, the 2018 International Teams of Friendship were named after rare and endangered species of animals. |
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International Teams of Friendship of the 2018 Football for Friendship programme: |
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[[African elephant|African Elephant]] |
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[[Komodo dragon|Komodo Dragon]] |
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[[Kipunji]] |
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[[Giant tortoise|Big Turtle]] |
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[[Dama gazelle|Dama Gazelle]] |
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[[Cheetah]] |
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[[Rhinoceros]] |
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[[Angelshark|Angel Shark]] |
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[[Polar bear|Polar Bear]] |
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[[Lemur]] |
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[[Grizzly bear|Grizzly Bear]] |
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[[Whale shark|Whale Shark]] |
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[[Three-toed sloth|Three-Toed Sloth]] |
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[[King cobra|King Cobra]] |
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[[Common chimpanzee|Chimpanzee]] |
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[[Gharial]] |
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[[Western gorilla|Western Gorilla]] |
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[[Imperial woodpecker|Imperial Woodpecker]] |
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[[Saiga antelope|Saiga]] |
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[[Blond capuchin|Blond Capuchin]] |
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[[Koala]] |
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[[Siberian tiger|Siberian Tiger]] |
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[[Grévy's zebra|Grévy's Zebra]] |
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[[Orangutan]] |
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[[Giant panda|Giant Panda]] |
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[[Magellanic penguin|Magellanic Penguin]] |
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[[Rothschild's giraffe|Rothschild's Giraffe]] |
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[[Humpback whale|Humpback Whale]] |
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[[African wild dog|African Wild Dog]] |
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[[Lion]] |
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[[Hippopotamus]] |
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[[Galápagos sea lion|Galápagos Sea Lion]] |
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Also, within the framework of the environmental mission, an international campaign – Happy Buzz Day – was launched on May 30, 2018, encouraging the world community to support the endangered species’ saving organizations. National parks and reserves of Russia, USA, Nepal and Great Britain joined the campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chronicle.co.zw/russia-opportunity-for-zim-youngsters/|title=Russia opportunity for Zim youngsters {{!}} The Chronicle|website=www.chronicle.co.zw|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> Furthermore, during the final events of the Football for Friendship programme in Moscow, the participants travelled by eco-friendly bus buses es on natural gas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.africanews.com/2018/02/17/football-for-friendship-draw-held-ahead-of-the-2018-world-cup//|title=Football for Friendship draw held ahead of the 2018 World Cup {{!}} Africanews|last=AfricaNews|work=Africanews|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> Countries and regions participating in the Football for Friendship programme in 2018: |
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# [[Australia|Commonwealth of Australia]] |
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# [[Austria|Republic of Austria]] |
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# [[Azerbaijan|Republic of Azerbaijan]] |
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# [[Algeria|Algerian People's Democratic Republic]] |
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# [[United States Virgin Islands]] |
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# [[American Samoa]] |
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# [[Anguilla]] |
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# [[Antigua and Barbuda]] |
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# [[Egypt|Arab Republic of Egypt]] |
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# [[Argentina|Argentine Republic]] |
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# [[Aruba]] |
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# [[Barbados]] |
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# [[Belize]] |
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# [[Bermuda|Bermuda Islands]] |
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# [[Venezuela|Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela]] |
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# [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] |
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# [[British Virgin Islands]] |
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# [[Burkina Faso]] |
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# [[Luxembourg|Grand Duchy of Luxembourg]] |
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# [[Hungary]] |
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# [[Uruguay|Oriental Republic of Uruguay]] |
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# [[Gabon|Gabon Republic]] |
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# [[Guinea|Republic of Guinea]] |
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# [[Gibraltar]] |
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# [[Brunei|Brunei Darussalam]] |
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# [[Israel|State of Israel]] |
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# [[Qatar|State of Qatar]] |
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# [[Kuwait|State of Kuwait]] |
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# [[Libya|State of Libya]] |
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# [[State of Palestine]] |
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# [[Grenada]] |
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# [[Greece|Hellenic Republic]] |
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# [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] |
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# [[East Timor|Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste]] |
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# [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] |
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# [[São Tomé and Príncipe|Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe]] |
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# [[Sri Lanka|Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka]] |
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# [[Dominican Republic]] |
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# [[Jordan|Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan]] |
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# [[Afghanistan|Islamic Republic of Afghanistan]] |
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# [[Iran|Islamic Republic of Iran]] |
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# [[Mauritania|Islamic Republic of Mauritania]] |
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# [[Italy|Italian Republic]] |
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# [[Yemen|Republic of Yemen]] |
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# [[Cayman Islands]] |
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# [[Canada]] |
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# [[China|People's Republic of China]] |
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# [[Taiwan|Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)]] |
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# [[Andorra|Principality of Andorra]] |
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# [[Liechtenstein|Principality of Liechtenstein]] |
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# [[Guyana|Co-operative Republic of Guyana]] |
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# [[North Korea|Democratic People's Republic of Korea]] |
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# [[Bahrain|Kingdom of Bahrain]] |
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# [[Belgium|Kingdom of Belgium]] |
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# [[Bhutan|Kingdom of Bhutan]] |
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# [[Denmark|Kingdom of Denmark]] |
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# [[Spain|Kingdom of Spain]] |
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# [[Cambodia|Kingdom of Cambodia]] |
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# [[Lesotho|Kingdom of Lesotho]] |
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# [[Morocco|Kingdom of Morocco]] |
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# [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]] |
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# [[Norway|Kingdom of Norway]] |
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# [[Saudi Arabia|Kingdom of Saudi Arabia]] |
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# [[Swaziland|Kingdom of Swaziland]] |
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# [[Thailand|Kingdom of Thailand]] |
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# [[Tonga|Kingdom of Tonga]] |
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# [[Sweden|Kingdom of Sweden]] |
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# [[Kyrgyzstan|Kyrgyz Republic]] |
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# [[Curaçao]] |
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# [[Laos|Lao People's Democratic Republic]] |
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# [[Latvia|Republic of Latvia]] |
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# [[Lebanon|Lebanese Republic]] |
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# [[Lithuania|Republic of Lithuania]] |
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# [[Malaysia]] |
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# [[Maldives|Republic of Maldives]] |
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# [[Mexico|United Mexican States]] |
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# [[Bolivia|Plurinational State of Bolivia]] |
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# [[Mongolia]] |
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# [[Montserrat]] |
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# [[Bangladesh|People's Republic of Bangladesh]] |
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# [[Papua New Guinea|Independent State of Papua New Guinea]] |
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# [[Samoa|Independent State of Samoa]] |
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# [[New Zealand]] |
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# [[New Caledonia]] |
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# [[Tanzania|United Republic of Tanzania]] |
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# [[United Arab Emirates]] |
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# [[Cook Islands]] |
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# [[Turks and Caicos Islands]] |
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# [[Albania|Republic of Albania]] |
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# [[Angola|Republic of Angola]] |
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# [[Armenia]] |
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# [[Belarus|Republic of Belarus]] |
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# [[Benin|Republic of Benin]] |
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# [[Bulgaria|Republic of Bulgaria]] |
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# [[Botswana|Republic of Botswana]] |
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# [[Burundi|Republic of Burundi]] |
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# [[Vanuatu|Republic of Vanuatu]] |
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# [[Haiti|Republic of Haiti]] |
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# [[The Gambia|Republic of the Gambia]] |
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# [[Ghana|Republic of Ghana]] |
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# [[Guatemala|Republic of Guatemala]] |
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# [[Guinea-Bissau|Republic of Guinea-Bissau]] |
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# [[Honduras|Republic of Honduras]] |
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# [[Djibouti|Republic of Djibouti]] |
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# [[Zambia|Republic of Zambia]] |
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# [[Zimbabwe|Republic of Zimbabwe]] |
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# [[India|Republic of India]] |
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# [[Indonesia|Republic of Indonesia]] |
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# [[Iraq|Republic of Iraq]] |
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# [[Republic of Ireland]] |
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# [[Iceland|Republic of Iceland]] |
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# [[Kazakhstan|Republic of Kazakhstan]] |
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# [[Kenya|Republic of Kenya]] |
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# [[Cyprus|Republic of Cyprus]] |
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# [[Colombia|Republic of Colombia]] |
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# [[Republic of the Congo]] |
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# [[South Korea|Republic of Korea]] |
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# [[Kosovo|Republic of Kosovo]] |
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# [[Costa Rica|Republic of Costa Rica]] |
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# [[Ivory Coast|Republic of Ivory Coast]] |
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# [[Cuba|Republic of Cuba]] |
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# [[Liberia|Republic of Liberia]] |
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# [[Mauritius|Republic of Mauritius]] |
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# [[Madagascar|Republic of Madagascar]] |
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# [[Republic of Macedonia]] |
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# [[Malawi|Republic of Malawi]] |
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# [[Mali|Republic of Mali]] |
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# [[Malta|Republic of Malta]] |
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# [[Mozambique|Republic of Mozambique]] |
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# [[Moldova|Republic of Moldova]] |
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# [[Namibia|Republic of Namibia]] |
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# [[Niger|Republic of Niger]] |
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# [[Nicaragua|Republic of Nicaragua]] |
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# [[Cape Verde|Republic of Cape Verde]] |
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# [[Pakistan|Islamic Republic of Pakistan]] |
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# [[Panama|Republic of Panama]] |
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# [[Paraguay|Republic of Paraguay]] |
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# [[Peru|Republic of Peru]] |
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# [[Poland|Republic of Poland]] |
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# [[Portugal|Portuguese Republic]] |
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# [[Rwanda|Republic of Rwanda]] |
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# [[San Marino|Republic of San Marino]] |
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# [[Seychelles|Republic of Seychelles]] |
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# [[Senegal|Republic of Senegal]] |
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# [[Serbia|Republic of Serbia]] |
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# [[Singapore|Republic of Singapore]] |
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# [[Slovenia|Republic of Slovenia]] |
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# [[Myanmar|Republic of the Union of Myanmar]] |
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# [[Sudan|Republic of the Sudan]] |
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# [[Suriname|Republic of Suriname]] |
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# [[Sierra Leone|Republic of Sierra Leone]] |
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# [[Tajikistan|Republic of Tajikistan]] |
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# [[Trinidad and Tobago|Republic of Trinidad and Tobago]] |
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# [[Turkmenistan|Republic of Turkmenistan]] |
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# [[Uganda|Republic of Uganda]] |
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# [[Uzbekistan|Republic of Uzbekistan]] |
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# [[Fiji|Republic of Fiji]] |
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# [[Philippines|Republic of the Philippines]] |
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# [[Croatia|Republic of Croatia]] |
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# [[Chad|Republic of Chad]] |
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# [[Montenegro|Republic of Montenegro]] |
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# [[Chile|Republic of Chile]] |
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# [[Ecuador|Republic of Ecuador]] |
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# [[Equatorial Guinea|Republic of Equatorial Guinea]] |
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# [[El Salvador|Republic of El Salvador]] |
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# [[South Sudan|Republic of South Sudan]] |
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# [[Cameroon|Republic of Cameroon]] |
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# [[Russia|Russian Federation]] |
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# [[Romania]] |
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# [[Hong Kong|Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China]] |
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# [[Puerto Rico|Free Associated State of Puerto Rico]] |
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# [[Northern Ireland]] |
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# [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]] |
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# [[Saint Lucia]] |
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# [[Syria|Syrian Arab Republic]] |
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# [[Slovakia|Slovak Republic]] |
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# [[The Bahamas|Commonwealth of the Bahamas]] |
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# [[Dominica|Commonwealth of Dominica]] |
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# [[United Kingdom|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland]] |
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# [[United States|United States of America]] |
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# [[Solomon Islands]] |
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# [[Vietnam|Socialist Republic of Vietnam]] |
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# [[Comoros|Union of Comoros]] |
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# [[Macau|Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China]] |
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# [[Oman|Sultanate of Oman]] |
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# [[Tahiti]] |
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# [[Guam|Territory of Guam]] |
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# [[Togo|Togolese Republic]] |
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# [[Tunisia|Republic of Tunisia]] |
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# [[Turkey|Republic of Turkey]] |
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# [[Ukraine]] |
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# [[Wales]] |
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# [[Faroe Islands]] |
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# [[Nepal|Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal]] |
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# [[Ethiopia|Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia]] |
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# [[Brazil|Federative Republic of Brazil]] |
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# [[Germany|Federal Republic of Germany]] |
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# [[Nigeria|Federal Republic of Nigeria]] |
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# [[Somalia|Federal Republic of Somalia]] |
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# [[Saint Kitts and Nevis|Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis]] |
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# [[Finland|Republic of Finland]] |
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# [[France|French Republic]] |
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# [[Central African Republic]] |
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# [[Czech Republic]] |
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# [[Switzerland|Swiss Confederation]] |
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# [[Scotland]] |
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# [[Eritrea]] |
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# [[Estonia|Republic of Estonia]] |
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# [[South Africa|Republic of South Africa]] |
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# [[Jamaica]] |
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# [[Japan]] |
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32 International Teams of Friendship participated in the 2018 Football for Friendship World Championship. For the first time in the history of the programme, the final match was commented by a Young Commentator from Syria, Yazan Taha<ref name=":7"/> and judged by a Young Referee from Russia, Bogdan Batalin.<ref name=":7"/> The winner of the 2018 Football for Friendship World Championship was the “Chimpanzees” team consisting of Young Players from Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Malawi, Colombia, Benin and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Vladislav Polyakov,<ref name=":7"/> a Young Participant from Saransk, Russia, coached the team. The final event of the Sixth season of the programme became the 2018 International Football for Friendship Children’s Forum, held on June 13 at the Centre for Oceanography and Marine Biology "Moskvarium". It was visited by Viktor Zubkov (Chairman of the Gazprom Board of Directors), Olga Golodets (Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation), Iker Casillas (Spanish football player, ex-captain of the national team), Aleksandr Kerzhakov (Russian football player, coach of the Russian youth football team), as well as representatives of 54 embassies from all around the world and other guests.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sovsport.ru/lifestyle/1059219-shikarnyj-futbol-krepkaja-druzhba|title=Шикарный футбол, крепкая дружба!|website=Советский спорт|language=ru|access-date=2019-04-09}}</ref> |
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During the Forum, the best Young Players of the Sixth season were awarded: Deo Kalenga Mwenze from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (best forward), Ouorou from Benin (best midfielder), Ivan Volynkin from Wales (best goalkeeper) and Gustavo Cintra Rocha from Brazil (MVP).<ref name=":7" /> Sheqayli Ascencion from Aruba became the best Young Journalist of the 2018 Football for Friendship programme. She maintains a blog encouraging the youth of Oceania to become more environmentally conscious.<ref name=":7" /> The Forum also hosted a presentation of the book and an autograph session of the previous Season participant, Ananya Kamboj<ref name=":7"/> from India. Ananya wrote the book “My journey from Mohali to St. Petersburg” after the Fifth Season of t Football for Friendship, describing her experience as a Young Journalist. There she wrote about the Nine Values of the Programme, which are helping to change the world for the better.<ref name=":7"/> On June 14, after the 2018 International Football for Friendship Children’s Forum, Young Players and Journalists took part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. At the “Luzhniki” stadium, the children solemnly raised the flags of all the 211 countries and regions participating in the Programme.<ref name=":7"/> After that, Young Participants of Football for Friendship watched the opening match between teams of Russia and Saudi Arabia. President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin invited the Young Ambassador from Russia Albert Zinnatov to his skybox in order to watch the opening match together. There the youth had an opportunity to chat with World Cup Champion from Brazil Roberto Carlos and Spanish football player Iker Casillas.<ref name=":7"/> |
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More than 1500 children and youths from 211 countries and regions became the participants of the final events held in Moscow. In total, more than 180 events hosting more than 240,000 young participants<ref name=":7"/> were organized during the Sixth Season in different regions of the world. In 2018, the representatives of authorities supported the project. Olga Golodets read a welcoming speech from President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to participants and guests of the International Children’s Forum.<ref name=":7"/> The Prime minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev sent a welcoming telegram to participants and guests of the Sixth International Football for Friendship Children’s Forum.<ref name=":7"/> |
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During the briefing on May 23, official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Maria Zakharova mentioned that the world community recognizes the nowadays’ Football for Friendship Programme as an important humanitarian part of the international social policy of Russia.<ref name=":7"/> FIFA traditionally supported the Football for Friendship programme. The organization noticed that the total number of participants and guests of final events held in Moscow reached 5000 people.<ref name=":7"/> |
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=== Football for Friendship 2019 === |
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In 2019, the key events of the Seventh season of the Football for Friendship programme will be held in Madrid from May 28 up to June 2. Traditionally, the composition of mixed teams - International Teams of Friendship – will be determined during Football for Friendship Open Draw.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.championat.com/football/news-3707473-segodnja-startuet-sedmoj-sezon-socialnoj-programmy-futbol-dlja-druzhby.html|title=Сегодня стартует седьмой сезон социальной программы "Футбол для дружбы"|website=www.championat.com|language=ru|access-date=2019-04-09}}</ref> As it was in 2018, the Teams supposed to be named after rare and endangered species of animals. As part of the final events, the International Football for Friendship Forum will be held. The main event of the programme will be the 2019 Football for Friendship World Championship, the final of which will be held on the Madrid's central square Plaza Mayor.<ref name=":8" /> |
In 2019, the key events of the Seventh season of the Football for Friendship programme will be held in Madrid from May 28 up to June 2. Traditionally, the composition of mixed teams - International Teams of Friendship – will be determined during Football for Friendship Open Draw.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.championat.com/football/news-3707473-segodnja-startuet-sedmoj-sezon-socialnoj-programmy-futbol-dlja-druzhby.html|title=Сегодня стартует седьмой сезон социальной программы "Футбол для дружбы"|website=www.championat.com|language=ru|access-date=2019-04-09}}</ref> As it was in 2018, the Teams supposed to be named after rare and endangered species of animals. As part of the final events, the International Football for Friendship Forum will be held. The main event of the programme will be the 2019 Football for Friendship World Championship, the final of which will be held on the Madrid's central square Plaza Mayor.<ref name=":8" /> |
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The International Children's football tournament is held within the framework of the Football for Friendship Programme.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/05/chelsea-foundation-youngsters-head-to-lisbon.html|title=Chelsea Foundation youngsters head to Lisbon|website=www.chelseafc.com|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> Teams participating in the championship – Friendship Teams – are formed during an Open Draw.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/06/chelsea-foundation-plays-part-in-children-forum.html|title=Chelsea foundation plays part in children forum|website=www.chelseafc.com|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> The teams are organized<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vanluyken.nl/nieuws/149-ipersbericht-i-double-dutchies-na-trainingskamp|title=Van Luyken - Nieuws|website=www.vanluyken.nl|access-date=2018-03-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404191724/http://www.vanluyken.nl/nieuws/149-ipersbericht-i-double-dutchies-na-trainingskamp|archive-date=2015-04-04|url-status=dead}}</ref> on the principle of Football for Friendship: athletes of different nationalities, sex and physical abilities play in the same team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://rbth.com/sport/2014/05/30/big_soccer_for_little_europeans_37075.html|title=Big football for little Europeans|last=Mosko|first=Alexey|date=2014-05-30|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
The International Children's football tournament is held within the framework of the Football for Friendship Programme.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/05/chelsea-foundation-youngsters-head-to-lisbon.html|title=Chelsea Foundation youngsters head to Lisbon|website=www.chelseafc.com|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> Teams participating in the championship – Friendship Teams – are formed during an Open Draw.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/06/chelsea-foundation-plays-part-in-children-forum.html|title=Chelsea foundation plays part in children forum|website=www.chelseafc.com|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> The teams are organized<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vanluyken.nl/nieuws/149-ipersbericht-i-double-dutchies-na-trainingskamp|title=Van Luyken - Nieuws|website=www.vanluyken.nl|access-date=2018-03-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404191724/http://www.vanluyken.nl/nieuws/149-ipersbericht-i-double-dutchies-na-trainingskamp|archive-date=2015-04-04|url-status=dead}}</ref> on the principle of Football for Friendship: athletes of different nationalities, sex and physical abilities play in the same team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://rbth.com/sport/2014/05/30/big_soccer_for_little_europeans_37075.html|title=Big football for little Europeans|last=Mosko|first=Alexey|date=2014-05-30|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
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== International Football for Friendship Children's Forum == |
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At the annual International Children's Forum Football for Friendship Children's Forum, young participants of the project together with adults discuss the promotion and development of the program's values throughout the world. During the Forum, children meet and talk with their peers from other countries, famous footballers, journalists and public figures, and also become young ambassadors who in the future will continue to independently promote universal values among their peers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2017/m=8/news=confed-cup-hosts-friendship-forum-2902692.html|title=Football and friendship, a perfect combination|last=FIFA.com|date=2017-08-02|work=FIFA.com|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> |
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==International Children’s Press Centre== |
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In 2017, Day of Football and Friendship was celebrated in 64 countries. Famous footballers, including Serbian defender [[Branislav Ivanović|Branislav Ivanovich]], and Dutch striker [[Dirk Kuyt]], took part in events around the world. In Greece, the event was attended by [[Theodoros Zagorakis|Theodoras Zagorakis]], a winner of the European Football Championship 2004 with his country's national team. In Russia, Zenit FC hosted a special training session for Zakhar Badyuk, the young Ambassador of the Football for Friendship program in 2017. In training, Zenit FC goalkeeper Yury Lodygin gave a high rating to Zakhar's abilities and shared the secrets of goalkeeping with him. |
In 2017, Day of Football and Friendship was celebrated in 64 countries. Famous footballers, including Serbian defender [[Branislav Ivanović|Branislav Ivanovich]], and Dutch striker [[Dirk Kuyt]], took part in events around the world. In Greece, the event was attended by [[Theodoros Zagorakis|Theodoras Zagorakis]], a winner of the European Football Championship 2004 with his country's national team. In Russia, Zenit FC hosted a special training session for Zakhar Badyuk, the young Ambassador of the Football for Friendship program in 2017. In training, Zenit FC goalkeeper Yury Lodygin gave a high rating to Zakhar's abilities and shared the secrets of goalkeeping with him. |
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== The Nine Values of the Football for Friendship == |
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On May 25, 2013, in the framework of the International Children's Forum, participants from the UK, Germany, Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece and Russia wrote an Open Letter in which they formed the values of the Football for Friendship programme - friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, devotion, victory, and traditions. The Open Letter was received by the heads of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the International Olympic Committee. In September 2013, Joseph Blatter, during a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Vitaly Mutko, confirmed receipt of the letter and stated that he was ready to support Football for Friendship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lazionews.eu/settore-giovanile/oltre-450-ragazzi-riuniti-da-gazprom-in-occasione-del-secondo-forum-internazionale-football-for-friendship/|title=Oltre 450 ragazzi riuniti da Gazprom in occasione del Secondo Forum Internazionale FOOTBALL FOR FRIENDSHIP|last=LN|first=Redazione|date=2014-05-27|website=Lazionews.eu|language=it-IT|access-date=2019-04-09}}</ref> In 2015, another value was added to the first eight values of the programme – honour. This value was proposed by the participants from Japan and Kazakhstan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.joblenobl.ru/news/287-v-ramkakh-programmy-futbol-dlya-druzhby-uchrezhden-kubok-devyati-tsennostej|title=В рамках программы "Футбол для дружбы" учрежден Кубок "Девяти ценностей"|last=User|first=Super|website=www.joblenobl.ru|language=ru-ru|access-date=2019-04-09}}</ref> |
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== The Nine Values Cup == |
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The Nine Values Cup is an award of the International Children's Social Program Football for Friendship. Each year the Cup is awarded for the greatest commitment to the values of the project: friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, devotion, victory, traditions and honour.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/17/f4f-nine-values-cup-2017-goes-to-real-madrid|title=F4F "Nine values cup" 2017 goes to Real Madrid|date=2017-07-17|work=euronews|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> Fans from all over the world participate in selecting the winner, but the final decision is made by the participants of the Football for Friendship project by voting. Football clubs which are holders of the Nine Values Cup: Barcelona (2015), Bayern Munich (2016), Al Wahda (Special Prize), Real Madrid (2017).<ref name=":6" /> |
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==Friendship bracelet== |
==Friendship bracelet== |
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Young participants in the program have tied Friendship Bracelets on the wrists of famous sportsmen and public figures, including [[Dick Advocaat]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deweekkrant.nl/artikel/2014/mei/27/double_dutchie_dirk_proper_uit_elst_een_voetbal|title=Friendship bracelet|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526201952/http://www.deweekkrant.nl/artikel/2014/mei/27/double_dutchie_dirk_proper_uit_elst_een_voetbal|archive-date=2015-05-26|url-status=dead|access-date=}}</ref> [[Anatoliy Tymoshchuk|Anatoly Timoshchuk]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bigpicture.ru/?p=516227|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223203736/http://bigpicture.ru/?p=516227|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-12-23|title=Второй международный детский форум "Футбол для дружбы" • НОВОСТИ В ФОТОГРАФИЯХ|date=2014-12-23|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> and [[Luís Neto|Luis Netu]], [[Franz Beckenbauer]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/11270319.Interview_sends_Megan_Mackey_to_Champions_League_final/|title=Interview sends Megan Mackey to Champions League final|website=The Bolton News|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> [[Luis Fernández|Luis Fernandev]], [[Didier Drogba]], [[Max Meyer (footballer)|Max Meyer]], [[Fatma Samoura|Fatma Samura]], Leon Gorecka, Domenico Krishito, [[Míchel Salgado|Michel Salgado]], [[Aleksandr Kerzhakov|Alexander Kerzhakov]], Dimas Pirros, [[Miodrag Božović|Miodrag Bozovic]], [[Adelina Sotnikova]], [[Yuri Kamenets]]. |
Young participants in the program have tied Friendship Bracelets on the wrists of famous sportsmen and public figures, including [[Dick Advocaat]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deweekkrant.nl/artikel/2014/mei/27/double_dutchie_dirk_proper_uit_elst_een_voetbal|title=Friendship bracelet|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526201952/http://www.deweekkrant.nl/artikel/2014/mei/27/double_dutchie_dirk_proper_uit_elst_een_voetbal|archive-date=2015-05-26|url-status=dead|access-date=}}</ref> [[Anatoliy Tymoshchuk|Anatoly Timoshchuk]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bigpicture.ru/?p=516227|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223203736/http://bigpicture.ru/?p=516227|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-12-23|title=Второй международный детский форум "Футбол для дружбы" • НОВОСТИ В ФОТОГРАФИЯХ|date=2014-12-23|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> and [[Luís Neto|Luis Netu]], [[Franz Beckenbauer]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/11270319.Interview_sends_Megan_Mackey_to_Champions_League_final/|title=Interview sends Megan Mackey to Champions League final|website=The Bolton News|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> [[Luis Fernández|Luis Fernandev]], [[Didier Drogba]], [[Max Meyer (footballer)|Max Meyer]], [[Fatma Samoura|Fatma Samura]], Leon Gorecka, Domenico Krishito, [[Míchel Salgado|Michel Salgado]], [[Aleksandr Kerzhakov|Alexander Kerzhakov]], Dimas Pirros, [[Miodrag Božović|Miodrag Bozovic]], [[Adelina Sotnikova]], [[Yuri Kamenets]]. |
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== Activity of participants between seasons == |
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Young footballers from the Football for Friendship Programme take part in various events outside the official season. In May 2013, players from the Maribor junior football club (Slovenia) held a charity friendly match with Cambodian children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sport.rbc.ru/article/172216/|title="Футбол для дружбы" шагает по планете|website=РБК|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> On 14 September 2014 in Sochi, Russian participants in the programme talked with Vladimir Putin during the meeting of the President of the Russian Federation with [[FIFA]] President [[Sepp Blatter]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/19222|title=Meeting with FIFA President Joseph Blatter|work=President of Russia|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> In June 2014, French President [[François Hollande|Francois Hollande]] invited the Taverni team, a member of the Football for Friendship programme, to the Elysee Palace to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup match between France and Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.leparisien.fr/politique/mondial-2014-hollande-invite-deux-clubs-amateurs-a-l-elysee-pour-france-nigeria-28-06-2014-3960541.php|title=Mondial 2014. Hollande invite deux clubs amateurs à l'Elysée pour France-Nigéria|date=2014-06-28|work=leparisien.fr|access-date=2018-03-30|language=fr-FR}}</ref> In April 2016, Yuri Vashchuk, the ambassador of the Football for Friendship program in 2015, met with the strongest man of Belarus, Kirill Shimko, and young footballers from BATE FC to share their experience of participating in the project. Yuri Vashchuk gave Kirill Shimko a symbolic Friendship Bracelet, thereby passing to him the baton in promoting the projects ideals: friendship, fairness, healthy lifestyle. |
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== Awards and prizes == |
== Awards and prizes == |
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Football for Friendship (Template:Lang-ru) is an annual International Children’s Social Programme implemented by Gazprom.[1] Within the framework of the programme, football players at the age of 12 from different countries[2] take part in the annual International Football for Friendship Childrens Forum, Football for Friendship World Championship, International Day of Football and Friendship[3] The global operator of the programme is AGT Communications Group (Russia).
History
The first International Children's Forum Football for Friendship was held on May 25, 2013, in London. 670 children from 8 countries took part in it: from Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Russia, Serbia and Slovenia.[4] Russia was represented by 11 football teams from 11 Russian cities that will host the FIFA World Cup matches in 2018. The junior teams of Zenit, Chelsea, Schalke 04, Crvena Zvezda clubs, winners of the children's sports day of Gazprom, and winners of the Fakel festival[5] also participated in the forum.
During the Forum, the children talked with their peers from other countries, and famous footballers, and also attended the UEFA Champions League Final in 2012/2013 at Wembley Stadium.[6]
The result of the forum was an open letter in which the children formulated the eight values of the program: friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, devotion, victory and traditions. Later the letter was sent to the heads of the UEFA, FIFA and IOC.[7] In September 2013, during a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Vitaly Mutko, Sepp Blatter confirmed receipt of the letter and stated that he was ready to support Football for Friendship.[8]
The second season of the Football for Friendship Programme was held in Lisbon on May 23–25, 2014 and embraced more than 450 teenagers from 16 countries: Belarus, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine, France and Croatia. The young footballers took part in the international International Football for Friendship Forum, a tournament in street football and attended the UEFA Champions League Final in 2013/2014.[9] The winner of the International Street Football Tournament in 2014 was the Benfica junior team (Portugal).
The third season of the International Social Programme Football for Friendship was held in June 2015 in Berlin.[10] Young participants from the Asian continent – children's football teams from Japan, China and Kazakhstan – participated in the programme for the first time. In total, junior teams from 24 football clubs from 24 countries took part in the third season. The young footballers talked with their peers from other countries and stars of world football, including the global ambassador of the program Franz Beckenbauer, and also took part in the International tournament of street football among junior teams. The winner of the International Street Football Tournament in 2015 was the Rapid junior team (Austria).
In the fourth season of the Programme, 8 new junior teams[11] from Azerbaijan, Algeria, Armenia, Argentina, Brazil, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, and Syria[11] joined it, so the total number of participating countries reached 32.[12]
In 2017, the number of participating countries increased from 32 to 64.[13] For the first time, the Football for Friendship Programme was attended by children from Mexico[14] and the United States.[15] Thus, the project united young players of four continents — Africa, Eurasia, North America and South America.[15]
In 2018, it was decided that the Sixth season of the Football for Friendship Programme would be held from February 15 to June 15 in Russia. The programme participants include young footballers and journalists representing 211 countries and regions of the world.[16] The official start of the 2018 programme was made by the Open Draw, by the results of which 32 football teams – International Teams of Friendship – were formed.[17]
In 2019, the key events of the Seventh season of the Football for Friendship programme will be held in Madrid from May 28 up to June 2. Traditionally, the composition of mixed teams - International Teams of Friendship – will be determined during Football for Friendship Open Draw.[18] As it was in 2018, the Teams supposed to be named after rare and endangered species of animals. As part of the final events, the International Football for Friendship Forum will be held. The main event of the programme will be the 2019 Football for Friendship World Championship, the final of which will be held on the Madrid's central square Plaza Mayor.[18]
Football for Friendship World Championship
The International Children's football tournament is held within the framework of the Football for Friendship Programme.[19] Teams participating in the championship – Friendship Teams – are formed during an Open Draw.[20] The teams are organized[21] on the principle of Football for Friendship: athletes of different nationalities, sex and physical abilities play in the same team.[22]
International Children’s Press Centre
A special feature of the Football for Friendship program is its own International Children's Press Center.[23] It was first organised under the Football for Friendship Programme in 2014.[24] Young journalists in the press center cover the events of the Programme in their countries:[25] they prepare news for national and international sports media, participate in the creation of materials for the Football for Friendship TV channel, the children's Football for Friendship newspaper and the program's official radio station.[25] The International Children's Press Center unites the winners of the Best Young Journalist national contests,[26] young bloggers, photographers and writers. Young journalists from the press center present their view from within the Programme,[25] implementing the format "children about children".[27]
International Day of Football and Friendship
Under the Football for Friendship Programme, the International Day of Football and Friendship is celebrated on April 25.[28] This holiday was celebrated for the first time in 2014 in 16 countries.[29] On this day, friendly matches,[29] flash mobs, radio marathons, master classes, television shows, open training sessions, etc. took place.[30] More than 50,000 people took part in the celebration.
In 2015, Day of Football and Friendship was celebrated in 24 countries.[31] During the festival, there were friendly football matches and other events. In Germany, Schalke 04 footballers held an open training session,[31] Serbia hosted a TV show, Ukraine – a match between the junior team of Volyn FC and children who are registered at the Lutsk city center of social services for families, children and young people.[31]
In Russia, the Day of Football and Friendship was celebrated on April 25 in 11 cities. Friendly football matches were held in Vladivostok, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk, Barnaul, St. Petersburg and Saransk, to recall the key values of the program. In Krasnoyarsk, Sochi and Rostov-on-Don, a Friendship Relay was held with the participation of torchbearers from the Olympic Torch Relay 2014. In Moscow, with the support of the Sports Federation of the Blind, an Equal Opportunity Tournament was organized. On May 5, the Day of Football and Friendship was celebrated in Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan.[31]
In 2016, Day of Football and Friendship was celebrated in 32 countries. In Russia, it was celebrated in nine cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Birobidzhan, Irkutsk, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod and Rostov-on-Don. Nizhny Novgorod hosted a friendly match for young footballers from Volga FC, and adult players from the club conducted warm-up and training for the children. In a friendly match in Novosibirsk, disabled children took part – the Novosibirsk region team Yermak-Sibir.
In 2017, Day of Football and Friendship was celebrated in 64 countries. Famous footballers, including Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovich, and Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt, took part in events around the world. In Greece, the event was attended by Theodoras Zagorakis, a winner of the European Football Championship 2004 with his country's national team. In Russia, Zenit FC hosted a special training session for Zakhar Badyuk, the young Ambassador of the Football for Friendship program in 2017. In training, Zenit FC goalkeeper Yury Lodygin gave a high rating to Zakhar's abilities and shared the secrets of goalkeeping with him.
Friendship bracelet
All the activities of the Football for Friendship Programme begin with the exchange of Friendship Bracelets, a symbol of equality and a healthy lifestyle. The bracelet consists of two threads of blue and green, and it can be worn by anyone who shares the program's values.[32]
According to Franz Beckenbauer:
"The symbol of the movement is a two-color bracelet, it is as simple and understandable as the inherent values of the Football for Friendship program".
Young participants in the program have tied Friendship Bracelets on the wrists of famous sportsmen and public figures, including Dick Advocaat,[33] Anatoly Timoshchuk[34] and Luis Netu, Franz Beckenbauer,[35] Luis Fernandev, Didier Drogba, Max Meyer, Fatma Samura, Leon Gorecka, Domenico Krishito, Michel Salgado, Alexander Kerzhakov, Dimas Pirros, Miodrag Bozovic, Adelina Sotnikova, Yuri Kamenets.
Awards and prizes
The Football for Friendship Programme has won various competitions and holds a number of Russian and international prizes. Among them are: "Best Social Projects of Russia" in the category "Development of International Cooperation", International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Awards in the category "Corporate Social Responsibility" (2016),[36] Saber Awards in the category "The Best Social Project of the Planet" ( 2016), The Drum Social Buzz Awards in the category "Best International Strategy" (2017),[37] The Internationalist Awards for Innovative Digital Marketing Solutions in the category "Best Media Strategy" (2017),[38] "Silver Archer" in the category "The Best Social Project of Russia"(2018), and Grand Prix "Silver Archer" (2018).
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