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The 19th edition of the Open Day in Barcelona

More than 900 children gathered in the Cruyff Foundation Open Day in Barcelona.

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Anniversary edition Cruyff Foundation Open Day

Today we celebrated the 25th edition of the Cruyff Foundation Open Day. More than 1,300 children gathered in the Olympic Stadium, which was transformed into a true sports paradise for children with a handicap. All day they could try out over 25 different sports, discovering which one suits them best.

Vivianne Miedema opens Creative Cruyff Court in London

Dutch and UK based forward Vivianne Miedema opened a Creative Cruyff Court in London in a celebratory ceremony at which children from the Lambeth Council area had the chance to meet and interact with one of the greatest goalscorers in the modern women’s game. Julen Cruyff, grandson of Johan Cruyff and son of Jordi Cruyff, also took part in the opening.

Johan Cruyff Schield XXIX

The new Eredivisie season is about to kick off, but not before the traditional opener: the Johan Cruyff Shield match. Also known as the most socially impactful game of the year, this edition raised an impressive €28,745 for our sports projects!

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Cruyff Foundation Coach John Sibeko

In Hillbrow, one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods in Johannesburg, John Sibeko gives daily football training to 250 children on a Cruyff Court, in an effort to offer them a future far removed from drugs and crime.

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The Koeman Cup 2025 raises €75.000

All funds will be destined to sports projects for children with special needs carried out by the Cruyff Foundation around the world.

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Sander Westerveld surprised with his very own Cruyff Court in Liverpool

Former Liverpool FC goalkeeper and Cruyff Foundation ambassador Sander Westerveld was at the centre of a special tribute as he was surprised during the unveiling of a Cruyff Court named after him at Lakeside School in Liverpool. The Reds’ legend, who won a FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup treble with the Merseyside outfit in 2001, was not aware that the court would feature his name when he unveiled the new facility in a touching ceremony attended by children who had the opportunity to enjoy a kickaround with the Dutchman at the new court.

New Cruyff Court and WePark in Nanyang

In the heart of the metropolis Chinese city of Nanyang, a brand-new Cruyff Court has officially opened. This Cruyff Court is part of a wider initiative known as WeParks: public, multifunctional sports facilities designed to be accessible to everyone.