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every child deserves a place to play.

twenty years ago we believed in something simple: every child should have a place to play, dream, and belong. what began as an idea became a global movement powered by local leadership and collective action.

2005

A BELIEF IS BORN.

A moment in Morocco sparks an idea that would grow into love.fútbol.

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2006

FROM IDEA TO ACTION.

love.fútbols' founding members begin building the organization and exploring its first steps in Guatemala.

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2007

THE FIRST SPACES.

Three community-led projects in Guatemala turn a simple belief into reality.

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2011

CROSSING BORDERS.

With support from FIFA and IDB, love.fútbol begins expanding its work to Brazil.

2014

A GLOBAL STAGE.

The World Cup and growing brand partnerships open a new chapter of opportunity.

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2025

100th PROJECT MILESTONE.

love.fútbol reached a historic milestone with his 100th project at Hissey Playground in Philadelphia. 

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20

YEARS

124

PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE

24

COUNTRIES

255000
+

COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED, PER YEAR

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Real People.
Real change.

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“

It's more than a pitch: it lifts the community"

Elvis Guzmán
School Director at Villa Nueva, Guatemala
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20 Years in motion

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The next 20 years
are theirs too.

Your support helps us create more safe spaces, stronger
communities and brighter futures through football.