The love story between Spirit of Football and Borussia Dortmund began in 2014 under the watch of Jürgen Klopp and knows no bounds, so we are looking forward to a joint event with the BVB International Academy North America! After introducing our methods to the BVB coaches, we are planning a Fairplay soccer tournament with BVB academy players and their families on 13 September.
Last but not least, of course, we don’t forget why we started the journey of The Ball – to call for more climate action. At the end, everyone will have the chance to head and sign The Ball and to make their very own climate pledge.
A big thank you to Duquesne University for hosting this special event on their grounds!
BVB International Academy North America is the official youth partner of Borussia Dortmund. With more than 3000 players in North America we are proud to represent BVB and bring an intense football experience to life for our players ages 5-19. We focus on an authentic player development philosophy and methodology renowned worldwide while embracing the heart and soul of the club we love – Borussia Dortmund!
Pledgeball is not-for-profit that encourages millions of people in the football community to make a small, easy change to their lifestyle to collectively have a big impact on our planet.
Der Spirit of Football e.V. in Erfurt versteht sich als Teil eines internationalen Netzwerkes. Das Trio aus e.V., SOF CIC (England) und SOF Brazil ist Träger der Reisen von „The Ball“, der olympischen Fackel des Fußballsports.
The Gender Equality Ball is going on its first ever journey to a Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. It aims to advance equal opportunity and respect for girls and women. Sign The Gender Equality Ball, make your Climate Pledge here and challenge others to do it too!
The Ball is going on its first ever journey to a Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Anyone and everyone is invited to sign it. Sign The Ball, make your Climate Pledge here and challenge others to do it too!
We’re thrilled to announce that we will be officially launching The Ball 2022-2023 at Battersea Park in London on 10th July 2022. Come and join us to kick off football’s equivalent to the Olympic Torch from where the first official game of FA Rules football was played.
The Ball is visiting Leyton Orient Trust for a workshop session. By signing The Ball, you are committing to supporting Climate Action. Sign The Ball, make your Climate Pledge here and challenge others to do it too!
The Ball is visiting Birmingham County FA for a number of workshop sessions around the city. By signing The Ball, you are committing to supporting Climate Action. Sign The Ball, make your Climate Pledge here and challenge others to do it too!
Gothia Cup and Spirit of Football share the same mission of bringing the world together through football by emphasising the role football in general and youth football in particular, can play in social change and development, for a more sustainable world.
The Ball brings rival clubs and football-for-good organisations together in Liverpool Liverpool FC Foundation, Everton Football in the Community and Tranmere Rovers Football in the Community are coming together at the famous Albert Docks in Liverpool to welcome The Ball… [Read More]
The Ball is visiting Brighton on July 24 to watch and present the project at the game Utilita Allstars vs. Rainbow Rovers, Whitehawk Football Club’s affiliated LGBTQ+ team. By signing The Ball, you are committing to supporting the fight for equality and climate action. Sign The Ball, make your Climate Pledge here and challenge others to get involved too!
The Ball will be visiting FloydFest en route to a FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Anyone and everyone attending the festival is invited to kick it, head it and sign it – your signature on The Ball goes hand in hand with an environmental pledge.
The BWFCL celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a tournament involving many of its 25 teams. Sign The SDG Ball, make your Climate Pledge here and challenge others to do it too!
EarthDiverse hosts a replica of The Ball for the next year to increase awareness and knowledge about climate change through a unique and inventive teaching platform: football and fair play.
