Key Facts
• Japan Foundation partners with Liverpool FC Foundation to develop an educational program.
• Program aims to foster leadership skills in children through soccer.
• Approximately 10,000 children annually will gain opportunities to participate in sports.
• Liverpool FC scheduled a friendly match with Yokohama F. Marinos on July 30, 2025.
• 3,000 children from child welfare facilities invited to attend the match.
• Future plans include expanding the program to other Asian countries.
• Goal: Equip children with skills to succeed globally.
Summary
The Japan Foundation and Liverpool FC Foundation have announced a partnership to create an educational program aimed at fostering leadership and global skills in children through soccer. The initiative will provide sports participation opportunities to around 10,000 children annually. As part of the collaboration, Liverpool FC, currently visiting Japan, will play a friendly match against Yokohama F. Marinos on July 30, 2025, with 3,000 children from child welfare facilities invited to attend. The foundations also plan to expand the program across Asia, aiming to empower children to thrive on a global stage.
