The “Davide Nuzzo – Estra cup” International Trophy has reached its the under 12 champions cup”.
The mission is to be able to convey the best U12 talents of European football into this showcase and create an event that is smarter, more dynamic and usable with each edition by the new generations, the undisputed protagonists of the event. The Trophy has grown exponentially over the years, going from sixteen to twenty-eight participating teams, up to the 32 team formula for the current edition. The “Davide Nuzzo” will involve further this weekend 500 athletes and 100 technicians coming from various European countries, and a tourist flow of around 3,000 people is estimated at the sports and accommodation facilities of Arezzo.
The parterre of the next edition will boast the presence of: Milan (reigning champion), Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Inter, Paris Saint Germain, Roma, Fiorentina, Psv Eindhoven, Napoli, Monza, Club Brugge, Dinamo Kiev, Empoli, Malmo, Brno , Brondby, Rive de Gier, Mtk Budapest, Djurgardens, Red Bull Salzburg, just to name a few.
We remember that the “Davide Nuzzo” Trophy was born as a memorial for the boy from whom it takes its name: on the night of 25 August 2013, the young Davide Nuzzo lost his life in a tragic car accident. An immense pain affects the entire community of which he was part; even the sporting one. And so, in honor of his athlete, President Santoro decides to give life to the “Davide Nuzzo Memorial”. The great participation and emotion for the event will push him to repeat the appointment annually to remember Davide, until the tenth edition is reached this year.
The tournament will start on Friday 24 May, while the gala will take place in the evening of the same day at the “Città di Arezzo” Municipal Stadium together with all the participating clubs. Saturday 25th another intense day of matches and final Sunday.
Great satisfaction for the Tournament Manager, Luigi Santoro, together with his team: “The tenth edition of the Trophy must give continuity to the event which received great prestige in the Arezzo two-year period. Both from a sporting and social point of view, we would like to be protagonists again. This tournament is increasingly becoming a point of reference for the under 12 category in Europe; a dream that is slowly coming true this dream. My hope is that it will always remain in the hearts of the children who animate the Trophy.” Then, he focuses on the lineup of teams for the 2024 edition: “Last year there were teams of international caliber, but this year many European nations will be represented with teams of incredible caliber. Thirty two clubs will battle on the pitch, while outside the green rectangle we will honor the memory of Davide Nuzzo with the utmost fairness.” “My team and I, who are receiving great positive feedback for their organization and skill, dream of seeing a semi-final like the one two years ago between Liverpool and Milan again, with over 700 spectators. I am especially pleased that the children will return home and tell about this magic. I thank Arezzo and the institutions because an important synergy is being created that will impact those who accompany the teams.”
Groups and Calendar – X Davide Nuzzo International Tournament
