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A landmark social responsibility conference organised jointly by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Premier League took place on Thursday 20th July 2017 in Hong Kong. The AFC-PL Football Social Development Conference 2017 addressed football’s role as a force of good.   As the last panel of the conference discussed [more...]

IFCPF believe that it is our responsibility to foster unity within the Cerebral Palsy Football family and to use the sport of CP Football to promote solidarity, regardless of gender, ethnic background, faith or culture. There should be inclusive and accessible playing opportunities available to everyone.

Known as the home of Spanish football giants Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, in July 2019 Madrid will host the 2019 IFCPF World Cup in the town of Pinto, located 20 km to the south of the capital.  

Following Scotlands withdrawal of its team from the 2017 IFCPF CP Football World Championships to be held in San Luis, Argentina from 4 – 24 September 2017, IFCPF have opened the vacant slot. Although we are disappointed about this decision, we are keen to ensure that 16 teams, and upto 224 players, have the opportunity to compete.   

The International Federation of CP Football is currently in positive dialogue with our member Scottish Disability Sport, and the Scottish FA, to resolve this issue and achieve a mutaully beneficial outcome for all involved.   IFCPF will provide further updates in due course.