The Yes Cup 2023 returns, the largest youth football event in Lombardy, now in its second edition. Under the motto “Bring your flag,” the tournament will take place in the sports centers of Rho, Pero, Parabiago, Assago, Settimo Milanese, and Opera, turning the Milan area into a true capital of international youth sports.
THE NUMBERS OF YES CUP 2023
Yes Cup Lombardy 2023 will involve over 2,000 participants, including 1,000 young athletes from all over Italy and abroad.
The tournament will feature top professional men’s teams such as Atalanta, Monza, Como, and Pro Patria, as well as prestigious women’s teams including Inter, Atalanta, Como Women, Pro Sesto, and Cremonese.
The event is organized by AL2Sport, with the patronage of the municipalities of Rho, Cornaredo, and Pero, and the support of numerous institutional partners
SPORT AND SOLIDARITY: THE COLLABORATION WITH FONDAZIONE PUPI
A major new feature of the 2023 edition is the partnership with Fondazione Pupi, founded by Javier Zanetti and Paula de la Fuente.
Through the “Charity Gol” initiative, every goal scored during the tournament becomes a token donated to the social project “Sport Makes Us Equal,” supporting children and families in need in Argentina.
THE PROGRAM OF YES CUP 2023
– Opening Ceremony – Thursday, April 6 at Palazzetto Pertini in Cornaredo, hosted by journalist and TV producer Daniela Scalia, with performances and special guests including freestyle champion Gunther Celli.
– Kick-off – Friday, April 7 on the fields of Rho, Pero, Assago, Parabiago, Opera, and Settimo Milanese.
– Flag Parade in Milan – Saturday, April 8, teams will parade in Piazza Duomo with their flags in a spectacular event combining sport, culture, and local promotion.
– Finals and Awards – Sunday, April 9, the concluding day of the tournament.
A DREAM THAT GROWS
Our goal,” explains Luciano Langione, founder of the Yes Cup, “is to create an event in Milan that can become the ‘Italian Gothia Cup,’ capable of attracting teams from all over the world. Milan, with its beauty and sporting heritage, deserves an international-level youth tournament.
YES CUP 2023: FOOTBALL, INCLUSION, AND THE FUTURE
Yes Cup Lombardy is not just a football tournament, but a major project for social inclusion, territorial enhancement, and the promotion of young talent. With over 130,000 kilometers traveled by international teams, the event establishes itself as a prestigious showcase for Milan and Lombardy.