From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
FIFA Development Award
The FIFA Development Award was an award given out by FIFA in 2008 and 2009 which was designed to exemplify the extraordinary amount of effort and financial support which go into increasing the development of football in those countries which need it most.
Winners
| Year | Winner | Reason | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PLE Palestine | In recognition of the Palestinian FA, who accomplished the difficult task of renovating the Faisal Al-Husseini Stadium and thus creating a national stadium for Palestine which met FIFA standards and allowing them to play their first official international match on home soil. | Details |
| 2009 | CHN China | In recognition of the Chinese FA, who have successfully engaged a grassroots program in which more than a million Chinese youths are to be involved in the development of the country's next generation of footballers. | Details |
References
This article was imported from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Content has been adapted to SurfDoc format. Original contributors can be found on the article history page.
Ask Mako anything about FIFA Development Award — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report