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Cruyff Court Veerle Buurman

Today, on International Women's Day, we opened a Cruyff Court named after Veerle Buurman. Former PSV player, now playing for Chelsea and part of the Dutch national team.

Cruyff Court Gerard Martín

The current FC Barcelona player attended the opening of this new space in Sant Andreu de la Barca, the town where he grew up.

Skiing and snowboarding in La Molina

Nearly 50 children enjoyed the third adapted skiing and snowboarding event organised by the Cruyff Foundation and Play and Train in La Molina.

Today, Cruyff Court Patrick Kluivert was officially opened in Amsterdam-Noord. Former professional footballer and ambassador of the Cruyff Foundation, Patrick Kluivert, returned for this special occasion to the neighbourhood where he grew up, played street football and was scouted by AFC Ajax. Together with local youngsters and Jordi Cruyff, he opened the new sports court.

Cruyff Foundation Conference

More and more young people are experiencing pressure, stress and mental challenges. A theme that is more urgent than ever. That is why the Cruyff Foundation Conference 2026 focused on mental health among young people.

Witherslack Group and Cruyff Foundation

With 12 Cruyff Courts already in place across Witherslack Group schools, we are now entering a new phase in our partnership as we strengthen collaboration and create even more positve impact together.

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Ice Sports Day Museumplein, Amsterdam

The Johan Cruyff Foundation and the Sven Kramer Academy bring ice skating joy to children in special education, right in the heart of Amsterdam.

Heroes in Eindhoven

The Cruyff Foundation gives children the space to play sport and develop themselves. Not only physically, but also mentally, for both children and youngsters. Heroes of the Cruyff Court is our programme that empowers young people to be role models in their neighbourhood and keeps them actively involved with both the community and the Cruyff Court over the long term.

Teaming up with the Diede de Groot Academy

The Diede de Groot Tennis Academy was officially launched this week with the first Junior Camp in Orlando! The Diede de Groot Academy supports young people with physical disabilities through wheelchair tennis around the world. Her mission fits perfectly with our mission to give more children the space to play and grow, and that’s why we work together.