THE REBIRTH OF STREET FOOTBALL

In recent decades, major brands like Nike, Adidas, and Red Bull have made significant contributions to the growth of street football through international tournaments like Red Bull Neymar Jr's Five, Adidas Tango League or Nike Football X Tour. These events have provided incredible platforms for street footballers to showcase their skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts. However, over time, these tournaments were discontinued, as the primary focus for these brands shifted towards product promotion, using street football as a short-term promotional gimmick - the result: people getting overstimulated, rather than getting inspired.

 
But still, we hold no ill will towards these brands; they played an essential role in fostering the growth of street football communities all around the world. Yet, now it's time for us, the true enthusiasts, the global community, to take the lead. But who is "the global community"? Well, throughout the last 10-20 years there were certain groups of people who lived street football from the very first moment, dedicating their lives to this unique sport, shaping the urban culture of their respective cities out of pure love and therefore  creating their own identity on the world map of street football.

From the rough barrios of Medellin to the neon-lit sky scrapers of Tokyo. From bustling bazaars of Cairo to the sheer infinite concrete arenas of Berlin. The international street football movement pulses through the cobbled streets of Belgrade, navigating the chaotic dribbles of Bangalore, and embracing the tango passion of Buenos Aires. 

28 of the world's biggest street football communities have grown closer over the last years by inviting each other to their local tournaments and connecting through social media. This strong bond has now laid a solid foundation for the creation of the International Street Football Association (ISFA) , a passionate and brand-independent movement dedicated to preserving the heart and soul of street football. 

OUR GOALS:

1. 1st official Street Football World Cup in November 2024, in the vibrant city of Amsterdam: Shaping a sustainable global street football network on a long-term through interconnected worldwide events that serve as qualifiers for the 1st official Street Football World Cup.
   
   

2. Rekindling the light of Street Football globally: Demonstrating that as ordinary people, we can organize a breathtaking event and reignite the global passion for street football, bringing back the true spirit of "Joga Bonito"
   
   
3. Launching a collective documentary: The Rebirth of Street Football":  Each country contributes an episode to a collective documentary that tells their unique story and journey to the Street Football World Cup. This documentary will showcase the spirit, passion, and authenticity of underground ballers to the world.
   
   
4. Inspire Countries: Creating a hype for the next year to inspire countries worldwide to organize their own tournaments, shape their communities, and become part of the next Street Football World Cup in 2026.
   
   
5. Change Public Perception: Street footballers are athletes and inspirational figures. We aim to change the public perception and encourage professional clubs to integrate 3v3 training into their youth divisions.
   
   
6. Make Street Football Olympic: Our ultimate goal is to make street football an Olympic sport, either in 2032 or 2036 at the latest. 3x3 basketball has already achieved this, and we believe street football deserves its place on the global stage.
   
   
7. Attract Bigger Sponsors: By creating excitement and awareness, we hope to attract larger sponsors who can take street football to the next level, while ensuring that the values of the International Street Football Association are upheld.

How Your Donation Will Help:

Your generous contribution will support various critical aspects of our mission, including:

1. Sending Winning Teams to the World Cup: Covering travel and accommodation costs for the winning teams from different countries.
   
   
2. Documentary Creation: Supporting host communities in creating episodes for a collective documentary titled "The Rebirth of Street Football," which will be launched after the 2024 World Cup. 
   
   
3. High-Quality Football Jerseys: Providing individualized jerseys for representatives of each participating country.
   
   
4. Supporting the World Cup in Amsterdam: Helping cover the costs of organizing the World Cup.
   
   
5. Charitable Initiatives: Organizing a trip for the World Cup winner back to their community to start a charitable project, giving back to their group and promoting positive change.
   
   
6. Production of Collectible Trading Cards: Creating unique trading cards that are sure to gain value over time, as street football continues to grow in popularity.

Join us in making this vision a reality. Your contribution will not only support street football but also empower communities and create a legacy for the beautiful game. Together, we can show the world that street football is not just a sport; it's a culture, a lifestyle, and a movement that deserves recognition. Donate today and be part of the Street Football World Cup's incredible journey!