It’s official, Xbox becomes the gaming partner of the French Football Federation (FFF)! A collaboration that above all brings together fans of sports and video games under the same slogan “Power Your Dreams“, also celebrating the values of diversity and inclusion shared by both companies. In addition, this partnership will give rise to many new features, as well asto new events.
“Power your dreams”
As indicated in the official Xbox release, the company sees the French Football Federation as an organization that has “the same will and the same ambition as Xbox to bring together fans and players around a common passion, while respecting their differences“.
The creation of Xbox FC
Xbox and the FFF are providing a real boost to amateur football. A program called “Xbox FC” will be put in place and will aim to renovate and/or construction of new infrastructure in support of amateur football clubs.
“The selected clubs will benefit from renovated changing rooms, a dedicated gaming area and equipment in the colors of Xbox and the FFF” said Xbox in the press release.
Sakina Karchaouia French international footballer who notably played for Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais, will be the official ambassador of this programme.
The establishment of Xbox FC represents a real opportunity for young talents of French football to flourish in an appropriate environment. Of course, the teams will be coached, the premises maintained regularly, with the aim that the clubs benefit from additional initiatives over time.
The event: Xbox Day
May 21 next the final of the eCup, a free tournament on FIFA 22, organized by the FFF, will take place in Clairefontaine. In order to enrich this event, Xbox will organize the famous “XboxDay“, worn by Kadidiatou Diani (attacker at PSG) as well as by domingo.
here is activities which will be offered:
- Visit exclusive to Clairefontaine
- A tournament mixed football
- The final eCup FFF
- an introduction at Cécifootfootball without sight with a ball emitting sound
- Inclusive workshops led by associations and experts around the themes of sport and digital practices
In short, a day aimed at to assemble the two universes under a common union.
In any case, this partnership looks more than promising for amateur clubs of French football but also for all players passionate about this international sport. We can’t wait to see what the two companies have in store for us in the future of this collaboration!