CBF hosts FIFA amateur football workshop

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CBF hosts FIFA amateur football workshop

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 topics involving amateur football around the world, such as the development of youth football, amateur football, and the role of coaches in this landscape.

The idea behind 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.

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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 topics that were not previously on the agenda 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. CBF is paying attention to this development involving our sport in both the men’s and women’s game,” said Helder Melillo.

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

This Wednesday (3), CBF is scheduled to present a study on the topic, showing the landscape of amateur football in Brazil and the aspects involving the practice across the country.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

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