BREDA – The local team, N.A.C., plays in the second tier of the Dutch league. It holds a record in the world of football: it is the club with the longest name ever. The letters are an acronym for a long phrase that encourages perseverance, never giving up, and having fun.

Perhaps this is also why they welcome the international EFDN (European Football for Development Network) conference with the enthusiasm of those who truly believe that development and inclusion also come through sport. Just like Inter Campus, among the first to join the movement that today counts over 130 members, including Clubs, Federations, and partner institutions, and which presented the preliminary results of the social impact analysis carried out a few months ago together with the University of Human Rights of Padua.

Discussions revolve around sustainability, net zero emissions, and innovative projects in schools, supported by latest-generation technologies. But there are also numerous operational moments dedicated to current European projects: nutrition and health, for example, or diversity, as in the case of Show Racism the Red Card.

Next appointment in Liverpool, at the beginning of 2022.