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Scotsman
4 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish football fans unite for great cause, thousands raised over Edinburgh event
The tournament has already raised thousands for a brilliant cause Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A football tournament will take place in Edinburgh this week as vital funds are raised for a worthy cause. Scottish football podcast, Sammon's Pizzeria, is bringing together teams of creatives, fans of the game and more to an event that will be held at World of Football in Edinburgh, located nearest Slateford train station. The planning has involved local teams, businesses, volunteers, and supporters to make the five-a-side event taking place on June 14th a reality. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The event will be filmed fully and uploaded to YouTube and a number of partners are set to get involved. Those include Eldorado Tonic Wine, PIGGS Wine & Tapas Restaurant, First Class Football Shirts, World of Football and Prime, all getting involved in aid of Dementia Scotland. Already, thousands already raised including over £1,700 through a JustGiving page which can be found HERE. Why football fans are uniting for good cause Tournament organisers said: 'We have chosen Dementia Scotland as our cause for this event. Dementia Scotland is a Scottish charity focused on supporting people living with dementia and their families. The charity works to raise awareness about dementia, provide information, and offer services that help improve the quality of life for those affected. They advocate for better care and support, work to reduce the stigma surrounding dementia, and aim to create communities that are more inclusive and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with dementia. 'Dementia Scotland provides a range of services, including practical support for carers, guidance on managing symptoms, and connecting individuals to local services. They also engage in research and campaigns to improve dementia care and influence policy in Scotland. Through their work, they strive to ensure that people with dementia are treated with dignity and respect. 'The charity is a part of Alzheimer's Scotland, which is a leading dementia organisation in the UK. An estimated 90,000 people in Scotland live with dementia, with around 3,000 of those being under the age of 65. With much of the population affected by dementia one way or another, we thought this tournament is not only a fantastic way to raise much needed funds to help the brilliant work that Dementia Scotland / UK do, but also raise awareness about such a devastating disease that destroys the lives of so many people and their loved ones.' Tournament format 40 teams divided into 8 groups of 5 teams 6 pitches are in use, Start matches at 12pm. Two matches per group happen simultaneously. Match length: 10 mins straight through Group Phase Scheduled to finish by 2.40pm. Knockout tournaments: The best two ranked teams in every group split into one bracket as a 'Champions League' The four best performing third-placed teams join the two teams above them. The 8 'worst ranked' teams will play in the Plate tournament. Each game will last 10 minutes, until the Semi-Finals, where games will stretch to 12.5 minutes. Play will resume at 3.15pm. First round of fixtures: 6/8 Eldorado Cup Round of 16 ties Second round of fixtures: 2/8 Eldorado Cup Ro16 & 4/8 Pizza Plate Ro16. Six pitches will reduce to four after this slot. Third round of fixtures: 4/8 Pizza Plate Ro16. Fourth round of fixtures: Eldorado Cup QFs Fifth round of fixtures: Pizza Plate QFs Eldorado Cup Semis (4.10pm) Pizza Plate Semis (4.20pm) Down to 2 pitches from 4.30pm Sammon's Shield Final (4.30pm) Pizza Plate Final (4.40pm)
The Guardian
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Is it OK to say Tuchel's two England wins have been a bit dull?
Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email On the podcast today; England win another qualifier on the road to the World Cup in 2026. Some critics have been vocal about how dull both games of the Thomas Tuchel era have been but isn't this just the way they were always destined to go? Elsewhere, Paul Watson's World of Football takes us to New Caledonia, Sudan and the Marshall Islands. Plus, a huge week in the Women's Champions League, Juventus part company with Thiago Motta and your questions answered. Support the Guardian here. You can also find Football Weekly on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
