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The Youdan Trophy is the annual international football tournament for professional youth teams which celebrates football's first ever tournament - the Football Challenge Cup presented by Thomas Youdan Esq. It pre-dates the FA Cup by a full four years and was played only once - at Sheffield's Bramall Lane in 1867.The tournament promotes the well-being of young people through competition, culture & heritage appreciation and education, in addition to provide marque teams and talented up-and-coming players with the opportunity to forge long-lasting friendships and memories. The week of the tournament also offers additional activities, including the chance to celebrate and learn about the rich footballing heritage of Sheffield, the home of football.Entry into the Youdan Trophy is by invitation only, and teams are selected based on performance to ensure the highest level of competition. Hosted by You Are The Ref, a unique referee education platform, they organise the teams, fixtures, venues, accommodation, food and travel to the venues.Since 2015 the tournament has increased five-fold. The Youdan Trophy 2017 attracted 40 teams from all over the world and saw the likes of Manchester United, FC Basel, Kawasaki Frontale (Japan), joining Seattle Sounders, Houston Dynamo along with Celtic, Rangers, Everton, Newcastle and others. Catering to a need for a competitive and immersive tournament, the competition is now known worldwide for its value in helping develop young football players and aspiring referees.Summer 2017 also saw the inaugural Youdan Trophy Development tournament that provided grassroots teams with the opportunity to play against professional opposition.
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