18 CHILDREN’S DRAWINGS FROM TEN UEFA FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN PROJECTS WILL FEATURE ON A SPECIALLY DESIGNED MATCH BALL FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING BETWEEN THE WINNERS OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AND THE EUROPA LEAGUE.

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Drawings by youngsters Mika (right) and Oscar (left), who are both from s’Hertogenbosch, will appear on the ball. They were part of the Talent Group project run by the Ruud van Nistelrooy Foundation to assist children with their personal development.

Mika: ”At the foundation I had a great time and I have learned how to get better at playing football. The drawing represents a mascot who presents the trophy to the winning team. For me, football isn’t always about winning but also the fun we have during the match.”

Oscar: “Football has been an important part of my life for 8 years. Together with my friends winning, and sometimes also losing – they are the the best things about football!”