#WeareMorethanfootball Challenge Kicks Off EFDN Action Weeks

The month-long #Morethanfootball Action Weeks are underway and will last until 11 October. Organisers European Football for Development Network (EFDN) and participating organisations began sharing their #Morethanfootball challenges since morning.

The #WeareMorethanfootball challenge is one of several challenges planned for the month-long campaign showcasing the excellent Community and Social responsibility (CSR) initiatives implemented by European clubs, leagues and FAs. To participate in the challenge that is kicking off the Action Weeks:

Below is a collection of how EFDN members and participating organisations took part in the challenge.

We are EFDN. We are a network of more than 100 community engaged clubs, leagues and FAs. #WeareMorethanfootball! ⚽🤝🌍

Why are you #Morethanfootball? @SpecOlympicsEU, @CommunitySUFC and @slbenfica_en.

Join the Action Weeks. Take part in the challenge. pic.twitter.com/pfSIbnJic6
— EFDN (@EFDN_tweets) September 15, 2020

WE ARE MORE THAN FOOTBALL
#asterastripolisfc #asterasfamily #BeDifferentBeAsteras #wearemorethanfootball #morethanfootball #efdn Morethanfootball European Football for Development Network
Geplaatst door Asteras Tripolis F.C. op Dinsdag 15 september 2020

We are Sheffield United Community Foundation. We impact over 21,000 people in Sheffield. Here's why #WeAreMoreThanFootball! ⚽️🤝🌍

Why are you #MoreThanFootball @APOLLONOFFICIAL ? pic.twitter.com/3avuifeRkL
— Sheffield United Community Foundation (@CommunitySUFC) September 15, 2020

Podržali smo Morethanfootball akciju koja se zalaže za jednak pristup nogometu za sve, suzbijanje diskriminacije i…
Geplaatst door NK Lokomotiva Zagreb op Dinsdag 15 september 2020

Today is the start of the #Morethanfootball action weeks.#WeAreMoreThanFootball because we support 1.5 million vulnerable children through sport and education in values.@FCBjugadors @eumorethanagame @EFDN_tweets pic.twitter.com/qmSAoN3I3i
— Barça Foundation (@FundacioFCB) September 15, 2020

#MoreThanEleven 🤝 #MoreThanFootball

🎥 Raising the curtain on @EFDN_tweets #MoreThanFootball action weeks by bringing you the disability players who were the first to unveil this season’s third kit. pic.twitter.com/BcaSJSxOiw
— Everton in the Community (@EITC) September 15, 2020

Our President & Managing Director @D_EvangelistaSO tells the world why football is much, much more than just a sport to him and the athletes of @SpecialOlympics. @SO_NL, what does #Morethanfootball mean to you? #WeAreMoreThanFootball @EFDN_tweets @CommunitySUFC @slbenfica_en pic.twitter.com/vqW1fEHWTZ
— Special Olympics Europe Eurasia (@SpecOlympicsEU) September 15, 2020

Today is the start of 2020’s #MoreThanFootball Action Weeks & we’re proud to be part of this celebration of the beautiful game & the role it can play in making a difference to lives off the pitch! ⚽

See how we're making a difference – https://t.co/UrAQNiC3OH💙@EFDN_tweets pic.twitter.com/ENtu3lEUA8
— RFC_Charity (@RFC_Charity) September 15, 2020

'𝗡.𝗘.𝗖. 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝟵𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹, 𝘄𝗶𝗷 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴…'

Vandaag start de #MoreThanFootball Actions Weeks ➡️ https://t.co/gl1ostoZLG.@EFDN_tweets #MeerDanVoetbal pic.twitter.com/j35CnkpLjF
— N.E.C. Maatschappelijk (@NECMaatschappij) September 15, 2020

@AVFCFoundation are #Morethanfootball. 🙌

Today marks the start of the #Morethanfootball campaign, which aims to showcase the positive impact of football in society. 👏@AVFCOfficial @AVWFCOfficial @EFDN_tweets #WeareMorethanfootball pic.twitter.com/3UcmZ7RYjJ
— Aston Villa Foundation (@AVFCFoundation) September 15, 2020

#WeAreMoreThanFootball because of our #StillStandingFree campaign which has supported vulnerable families throughout the region over the past 6 months.

Why are you more #MoreThanFootball? @bighearts @MontroseTrust @EFDN_tweets pic.twitter.com/UY49fGc5pL
— AFC Community Trust (@AFCCT) September 15, 2020

🎥 Doelman Dirk van OHL Younited over hoe voetbal zijn leven heeft veranderd.

Vandaag starten de #morethanfootball actieweken rond de sociale initiatieven van voetbalclubs en de impact ervan op de community.#samensterker #Wearemorethanfootball #Morethanfootball pic.twitter.com/4DCntTSGqg
— Oud-Heverlee Leuven (@OHLeuven) September 15, 2020

Big Hearts is a non-profit harnessing the social power of football to change lives in South West Edinburgh.

We are #MoreThanFootball 💟⚽️https://t.co/Urp1RHNt85 pic.twitter.com/S0P8wEqjuJ
— Big Hearts (@bighearts) September 15, 2020

⚽️Kick Off⚽️ Morethanfootball European Football for Development Network Αντρέ Σιμόες(Ποδοσφαιριστής κι Αρχηγός της…
Geplaatst door AEK FC / ΠΑΕ ΑΕΚ op Dinsdag 15 september 2020

We are #MoreThanFootball! Action Weeks kick off at Toumba Stadium! @SLBenfica @ChampionsLeague @UEFA #PAOKSLB #UCL #PAOKAction pic.twitter.com/iOi5uWbKiV
— PAOK FC (@PAOK_FC) September 15, 2020

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Register your organisation (club, league, FA, NGO) for free
Get your application form for the 2020 More than Football Award powered by Musco Lighting
Share your branded #Morethanfootball visuals
Name your #Morethanfootball ambassadors
Participate in Action Days and online challenges during the Action Weeks
Promote your community initiatives online
Organise smaller events or social activities
Get on the shortlist for the More than Football Award

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#WeareMorethanfootball Challenge Kicks Off EFDN Action Weeks