refugees

COVERCIANO – The Unity Euro Cup 2026 kicks off tomorrow at the Federal Technical Center in Coverciano, a tournament organized by UEFA in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, dedicated to refugees and host communities. The event, held for the first time in Italy, celebrates football as a tool for social inclusion. This fifth edition features 22 teams of 11 players each: seven refugees and four representatives of host communities, with at least three women in each team. Matches are played seven-a-side. The Italian team, with athletes from various countries including Mali, Afghanistan…