The young players from Chambly on the roof of the world?
Every summer, the Gothia Cup, organized in Gothenburg, Sweden, embodies the dream of all budding footballers around the world.
Between 1,600 and 1,700 men's and women's teams of young people up to 18 years old are expected for the July 2024 edition, coming from at least 80 different countries.
A global celebration of youth football in which the FC Chambly U 10 team wishes to join.
“The team coach, Robin Gantois, will leave at the end of the season, after seven years at the club,” explains his sister, Chloé Gantois.
To mark the occasion, he would like to be able to take this team to the Gothia Cup.
He has been following some of these kids since they started playing football.
And he knows this competition well since he has already been there twice with a club team and each time, he won the competition in his team's age category!
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“The Youth World Cup”
If the adage “never two without three” is true, the young Camblysiens can have great hopes but before thinking of lifting the cup, it is still necessary to organize the expedition to Sweden.
An expensive trip to hope to set foot on the lawns of Gothenburg.
“It’s a budget of 15,000 euros to cover travel, accommodation, food and equipment costs, for around fifteen players and three coaches to supervise them,” summarizes Chloé Gantois.
We have already raised almost 5,000 euros.
» For the rest, young footballers are counting on the generosity of donors, with an online prize pool to make their dream of competing against the best teams in their category from around the world come true.
“The Gothia Cup is much more than just a tournament,” insists coach Robin Gantois.
It brings together teams from all over the world.
The city comes alive for twelve days with the sound of whistles, encouragement and shaking nets.
It's a celebration of football in its purest form.
It’s the “Youth World Cup”.
A fantastic human adventure in the opinion of the French clubs which have already participated in this competition, which gives a taste of professionalism to the young participants.
Most of the final phase matches will be broadcast live on Web TV, and each goal is reported on a dedicated smartphone application.
Not forgetting the giant screens showing the goals in slow motion and an opening ceremony in front of 50,000 spectators at the Ullevi Stadium.
An unforgettable experience that the young U10s of Chambly would like to live, thanks to the support of donors ready to help them.
“Gothia Cup 2024 U 10 Fc Chambly” prize pool on Leetchi.com