For all the controversy surrounding the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the power of the Games to connect and inspire is still second to none. And sometimes, the most impactful moments can take place for us all to see, like when gymnasts Lee Eun-ju of South Korea and Hong Un-Jong of North Korea came together to …
There are dozens of ways women’s soccer teams become great, from hard work to star players to stronger funding commitments. An interesting analysis from Public Radio International suggests another possible factor that can help: gender equality. Countries that have better gender equality, it found, tend to have way better women’s soccer teams. Kuang Keng Kuek Ser, a …
The UEFA Foundation for Children was established on the initiative of the UEFA President, Michel Platini, reflecting UEFA’s desire to play a more active role in society. For years, the governing body of European football has been supporting initiatives and programmes that help children in difficult circumstances, working with numerous different partners to develop projects …