Peter Murphy - Senior Director of Marketing at The Pokémon Company International, said:
“It was amazing to see so many talented teams from across the country take part in last season’s competition, truly demonstrating that teamwork, friendship and respect are equally important factors in a football competition. We look forward to continuing to work alongside the ESFA to build on last year’s competition and add in a few special touches that will hopefully help inspire teams along the way.”
Teams who proceeded to last season’s national finals had the opportunity to play at King Power Stadium, home of Leicester City Football Club. Coach of last season's winning Small Schools’ Cup team, Alex Norman, said “Having seen the school win the competition last year, the children are so excited to compete again. Our participation last year was a massive plus for the whole school with everyone feeling a part of the success.”
About the English Schools’ Football Association
Founded in 1904, the ESFA prides itself on its educational and values-based approach to football, including helping students build resilience, improving problem solving skills, and providing opportunities to develop positive relationships. The Association creates participation opportunities for hundreds of thousands of students across the country, working with sponsors like PlayStation, Pro: Direct, and of course Pokémon.
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Pokémon Primary Schools’ Cup
The Pokémon Primary Schools’ Cup is the largest primary-aged schools’ cup competition in England, with over 5,000 school teams and over 50,000 children taking to pitches across England …schoolsfootball.org