#youth-football

#youth-football

When FourFourTwo launched 31 years ago, the football landscape was different. Fabrizio Romano was still in nappies, the Premier League was in its infancy and football transfers could be made all year round. Some things haven't changed though, and that includes the giddy feeling of discovering an up-and-coming player. FFT's long-running 'The Boy's A Bit Special' series has, over three decades, been a love letter to amateur and wannabe scouts among football fandom.

Milan Primavera pulled off the result of the weekend as they thrashed table-toppers Cesena at the PUMA House of Football. Lontani was the star of the show as he netted a hat-trick, but in truth plenty of players impressed as the Rossoneri scored seven times in an eventual 7-2 win.

Sometimes, when he drops deep, he still looks a bit raw technically, but inside the box he's a phenomenon. His ability to find the right place and to handle the ball and his ruthlessness when shooting are things I've never seen in anyone of his age,

A neuroscientist and CTE advocate (oh, and former WWE superstar), Christopher Nowinski, dedicates his social media presence to try and educate kids and parents about the dangers of concussions, particularly when it comes to playing youth football. He says that most youth football coaches don't know the first thing about coaching football at all. He also says that the average youth football coach knows little to nothing about concussions or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease likely caused by repeated head injuries.

The eight participating teams will include Inter Miami CF, FC Barcelona, Manchester City, River Plate, Inter Milan, Newell's Old Boys, Atletico Madrid, and Chelsea FC - all renowned for their world-class academies. Over six days, teams will play 18 matches across various venues in Miami, with Inter Miami CF's Chase Stadium serving as the main location. The format will divide the clubs into two groups of four, followed by a group stage, play-offs, and a final, which will determine the inaugural champion of the tournament.

Pictures show Match Of The Day pundit Williams, 41, whose son had been playing in the Under-15s game, pointing his finger at the volunteer match official - with video showing him remonstrating with parents. Williams denies making any threats, with a source saying the ex-Everton and Swansea City defender had instead told the linesman off for swearing in front of his young daughter.

These boys were playing for Colebrook Royals, a football club in Chigwell, Essex. It was 2019 and they were in the dressing room before team practice for a photoshoot arranged by the charity YoungMinds. The plan was that, after the photos, the boys would speak to two dads Nick Easey and Ryan Smith who had lost their teenage sons to suicide. The fathers wanted the boys to share their own feelings about mental health, to normalise such conversations,

My husband's family has had a block of season tickets to our local NFL team for the past three generations. I enjoy going to the games because I like the chance for us all to be together as a family (not to mention the indulgence of stadium junk food), but I have little understanding of football. Dear Concussed Kids, I also know that those who play football are at risk of serious brain injuries.

Symington Tinto A youth football team have gained an unlikely sponsor - the rock band Franz Ferdinand. Symington Tinto 2014s picked up the backing of the Scottish group, best known for hit single Take Me Out, thanks to a friendship between a club coach and bassist Bob Hardy. Now the club are even being asked whether they will sell replica kits, featuring the band's distinctive logo.

Rio Ngumoha, at just 16 years old, became the youngest Liverpool player to appear in the FA Cup, showcasing immense potential from an early age.

Carsley tinkered and found the solution. He and his staff masterminded this and they have made the team peak at the right time.

I'm so proud and happy. I know those words are simple, but I think they sum up how I feel signing for this club. I'm a fan and it's like a dream come true.

Germany's U-21s have showcased their attacking prowess by defeating top teams, though their forwards have struggled under pressure, highlighting squad fatigue.

Messi looked on proudly as Thiago, 12, and Ciro, 7, lifted trophies with their respective teams—an emotional moment reflecting a family's legacy in football.

Roma accused Zaniolo of striking two youth players, claiming he provoked them in the dressing room after a Primavera match. He has denied these allegations.