CBF youth working group meets for first time, huge turnout
CBF youth working group meets for first time, huge turnout On Monday (27), the CBF held the first meeting of the Brazilian Youth Development Working Group, an event that filled the organization’s auditorium in Rio de Janeiro, with the presence of club executives, as well as representatives from the CBF and state federations. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti attended the meeting alongside CBF president Samir Xaud. The Working Group’s kickoff was marked by discussions and proposals to improve youth development in Brazilian football.
Considered strategic for the future, the initiative adds to the organization’s efforts to urgently modernize Brazilian football, following the restructuring of the men’s and women’s calendars, the launch of the Financial Fair Play model, and the professionalization of refereeing. “Youth football is another extremely important pillar of our management. That is where our stars come from.
The CBF has been creating specific working groups for each sector, and now it is youth development’s turn. I am very happy to have appointed our president Felipe Silva to coordinate this Working Group together with Hélder Melillo. With this measure, the CBF recognizes the importance of the entire Brazilian youth football ecosystem.
Today reflects this new management model, with the certainty that we will leave a very positive legacy for youth development in Brazil,” said president Samir Xaud at the opening of the meeting. Samir Xaud, Ancelotti and Cris Gambaré took part in the opening of the Youth Development Working Group Credits: Nelson Terme / CBF Also warmly applauded, Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti highlighted the CBF’s new initiative. “This is a very important project for the development of young Brazilians.
The history of football shows that this country has always had great footballers, players with talent and great creativity. It is a country with a strong sporting and football tradition. But talent cannot be created.
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