The Yes Cup 2023 concluded with outstanding numbers, bringing together young football talent in the Milan area from April 6 to 9, 2023. With the motto #BringYourFlag, the event, organized by AL2 Sport and sponsored by the municipalities of Rho, Cornaredo, and Pero, featured 1,000 young players from 18 countries, including both boys’ and girls’ teams.
18
nations represented
124
teams competing
256
matches played
1450
goals scored
The tournament combined high-level competition with fun, celebrating young talent, international friendship, and sports inclusion.
SPIRIT OF THE YES CUP AND CHARITY
The motto “Bring your flag” guided every moment of the tournament. The teams’ flags represented each squad’s identity, culture, and values, turning the tournament into an opportunity for international exchange and personal growth.
A highlight was the partnership with Fundación PUPI, founded by Javier Zanetti and Paula de la Fuente. Through the “Charity Goal” initiative, each goal scored during the tournament raised one euro for the foundation’s projects, totaling 1,450 euros to support children and families in need.
The opening ceremony in Piazza Duomo featured all teams in the Flag Parade, along with video messages from football stars Massimiliano Allegri, Simone Inzaghi, Jorginho, and Javier Zanetti.
LOOKING AHEAD
“We saw many goals and high-quality matches,” says Luciano Langione, founder of the Yes Cup. “We are already planning next year’s edition from March 28 to 31, 2024, aiming to make the tournament even bigger and more spectacular, including continents such as Africa and America alongside Europe.”
SAVE THE DATE FOR YES CUP 2024!
The Yes Cup 2023 closed with excitement and satisfaction, confirming itself as a key international youth football event.
👉 Save the date: Yes Cup 2024 – March 28–31, 2024!