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FOOTBALL HOLIDAYS IN SLOVAKIA: 37 YOUNG UKRAINIAN FOOTBALLERS SPEND A WEEK IN THE TATRAS

From 9 to 15 August, 37 young Ukrainian footballers spent a memorable week in the picturesque Tatras, combining football training, international experience and active recreation.

29 August 2026

FIRST LADY OF LITHUANIA DIANA NAUSĖDIENĖ MET WITH PARTICIPANTS OF THE “League of the Mighty: CHILDREN” PROJECT

The meeting took place as part of the official visit of the President of Lithuania.

25 August 2026

U-13 REGIONS CUP FINALISTS SPEND A WEEK IN DUISBURG, GERMANY

Twenty young footballers from Vinnytsia’s Nyva have returned from an international football trip to Duisburg, where they spent a week training at the Wedau Sports Centre and learning more about the German football system.

15 August 2026

YOUNG UKRAINIAN FOOTBALLERS SPEND A WEEK AT LEGENDARY CLAIREFONTAINE

The winners of the 2026 U-13 Regions Cup - 20 young players from Dynamo Kyiv - travelled to France, where they spent a week training at the legendary Clairefontaine football centre and discovering the history of French football.

12 August 2026

UKRAINE’S FIRST-EVER CHILDREN’S AMPUTEE FOOTBALL CAMP HAS KICKED OFF

“League of the Brave: Children” Brings Together 15 Children Aged 5 to 13 from Seven Regions of Ukraine

8 August 2026

UAF Foundation Holds Strategic Fundraising Session

On July 31, the UAF Foundation team held a strategic session focused on strengthening the organization’s fundraising efforts.

31 July 2026

UAF’s “Talantikos” Football Festival Took Place in Khmelnytskyi

Another stop on one of Ukraine’s brightest children’s football projects.

26 July 2026

“Talantikos” Seminar Brings Together Parents, Coaches and Managers in Khmelnytskyi

One of the UAF’s most exciting projects brought valuable lectures and networking opportunities to another Ukrainian city.

25 July 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Attended a “League of Legends” Match

UK Prime Minister Supports Veteran Amputee Footballers at a Match of the UAF’s “League of the Brave” Project

17 July 2026

YOUNG UKRAINIANS TAKE ON THE ITALIAN FOOTBALL SCHOOL IN COVERCIANO

Footballers are training every day under the guidance of UEFA A- and UEFA B-licensed coaches as part of an international camp in Italy.

6 July 2026

2026 Ukrainian Amputee Football Championship. First League: Results of the Second Matchday

Today, Rivne hosted the final matchday of the third round of the 2026 Ukrainian Amputee Football Championship in the First League.

28 June 2026

"League of the Mighty Kids" Project Creates a Space for Socialization and Development for Children with Limb Loss or Limb Impairments

The Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) announces registration for the first-ever amputee football camp for children, which will take place as part of the new "League of the Mighty Kids" initiative within the broader "League of the Mighty" project.

16 June 2026

UAH 188,000 Raised for Veterans' Rehabilitation

During the Ukraine national team's friendly matches against Poland and Denmark, UAH 188,000 was raised to support the rehabilitation of Ukrainian veterans. The fundraising campaign was held with the support of the Ukrainian Association of Football, MEGOGO, and Lvivske 1715.

12 June 2026

INTERNATIONAL CAMP SUPPORTED BY UEFA AND THE UAF FOUNDATION

From 13 to 19 May, 39 girls — winners and finalists of the 2025 Development Cup from the Odesa, Poltava, Lviv and Rivne regions — took part in an international football camp in Romania, organized with the support of UEFA and the Romanian Football Federation.

22 May 2026

FIRST-EVER GIRLS’ FOOTBALL CAMP IN THE TATRAS, SLOVAKIA

The first international camp of 2026 was a special one, as it was the first camp organized exclusively for girls.

10 May 2026

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN UKRAINE’S HISTORY: THE “LEAGUE OF THE MIGHTY” WINS GOLD AT THE UEFA GRASSROOTS AWARDS 2025/26

The Ukrainian Association of Football’s social project for the development of amputee football, “League of the Mighty,” has been awarded the UEFA Grassroots Awards 2025/26 in the Best Disability Initiative category. This is the first award of its kind in the history of Ukrainian football.

8 April 2026

Children of Ukraine’s Heroes Led the National Teams of Ukraine and Sweden Onto the Field Before the Match in Valencia

On March 26 in Valencia, ahead of the Ukraine–Sweden match, the players were led onto the field by children of Ukrainian defenders who have been awarded state honors.

31 March 2026

UAF Representatives Take Part in UEFA Annual Social and Environmental Sustainability Managers Meeting

The annual meeting of UEFA Social and Environmental Sustainability Managers took place in Switzerland,

11 March 2026

Ukrainian Amputee Football Cup 2026: 16 Teams to Compete for the Trophy

Ukrainian Association of Football, as part of the «League of the Mighty» social project, is launching a new amputee football competitive season – the Ukrainian Amputee Football Cup 2026 kicks off this March.

24 February 2026

Ukraine National Team and Support for Special Operations Forces: Historic Events in Warsaw

Servicemen of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces, along with children of fallen and missing heroes, witnessed Ukraine’s convincing 2–0 victory over Iceland in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

20 November 2025

Children of Servicemen Undergoing Rehabilitation at RECOVERY Centers Led the National Teams of Ukraine and Azerbaijan Onto the Pitch in Krakow

On October 13 in Krakow, at the Cracovia Stadium, during the Ukraine vs Azerbaijan match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the players were led onto the pitch by children of servicemen undergoing rehabilitation after injuries at the national RECOVERY rehabilitation centers network.

16 October 2025

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NATIONAL GUARD SPECIAL UNIT “OMEGA” ATTENDED THE UKRAINE VS AZERBAIJAN MATCH IN KRAKOW

On October 13, representatives of the “Omega” special unit of the National Guard of Ukraine - active servicemen, veterans, and families of fallen soldiers - attended the Ukraine vs Azerbaijan match as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, held in Krakow.

15 October 2025

Young Ukrainian Footballers Completed a Training Camp in Spain with the Support of the Ukrainian Association of Football and the Royal Spanish Football Federation

With the support of the Ukrainian Association of Football, 42 young footballers from the Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kherson regions took part in an international youth camp held in Spain. The programme was implemented in cooperation with the Royal Spanish Football Federation.

10 October 2025

Children Displaced by War Led the National Teams of Ukraine and France Onto the Pitch at the 2026 World Cup Qualifier in Wrocław

Students of the First Ukrainian School led the players of the Ukraine and France national teams onto the pitch ahead of their World Cup 2026 qualifying match in Wrocław.

8 September 2025

SERVICEMEN OF THE “AZOV” UNIT ATTENDED THE UKRAINE VS FRANCE MATCH IN POLAND

On September 5, fighters of the 12th Azov Brigade - including those who had been released from captivity, as well as those currently undergoing rehabilitation after injuries - attended the Ukraine vs France match as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The game took place in Wrocław, Poland, at Tarczyński Arena Wrocław.

7 September 2025

Young Footballers from Dnipro Completed a Week-Long Training Camp at the French National Team Base

Twenty young footballers from Dnipro, who won the nationwide “Regions Cup 2025”, took part in a week-long training camp at the legendary INF Clairefontaine - the training base of the French national team.

12 August 2025

Winners of the “Start the Game” Programme Announced - Nine Projects Transforming Football in Local Communities

The UAF Foundation and Vbet Foundation have announced the winners of the nationwide “Start the Game” programme.

17 June 2025

Sports Rehabilitation for Heroes

During the 2024/2025 Nations League matches, the Foundation is conducting a fundraiser for sports rehabilitation of heroes at the Superhumans Center.

13 June 2025

Summer Sport Children’s Camps

As part of the collaboration between the Ukrainian Association of Football and the UAF Foundation with European football associations, aimed at developing young footballers and supporting Ukrainian children, this summer organized vacations were arranged for children from frontline areas of Ukraine. Young footballers from Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Dnipro visited Italy and Germany, as well as enjoyed summer camps in the Carpathians.

13 June 2025

HISTORIC MATCH IN UKRAINIAN AMPUTEE FOOTBALL!

22 березня в місті Генк на полі Jos Vaessen Talent Academy збірна команда Ліги дужих проведе свій перший товариський матч — зі збірною Бельгії Red Flamingos.

18 March 2025

HOLIDAYS WITH FOOTBALL

Holidays with Football. Winter 2025

4 February 2025

CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER

2,876,406 UAH for the Rehabilitation of Our Heroes

30 January 2025

WINTER LEAGUE OF THE MIGHTY CUP 2025

On January 11–12, 2025, Kyiv hosted Ukraine's first-ever amputee football tournament for amateur teams – the "Winter League of the Mighty Cup."

22 January 2025

HOLIDAYS WITH FOOTBALL

Holidays with Football. Autumn 2024

29 November 2024