The World Freestyle Football Association

Author: Jordi Mestre

  • The WFFA and Juventus join forces to create a new-look 2024 World Freestyle Football Championship

    The WFFA and Juventus join forces to create a new-look 2024 World Freestyle Football Championship

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    The World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) has announced today an exciting new chapter in its partnership with football powerhouse Juventus and their innovative Juventus Creator Lab, this time to organise the most prestigious Freestyle Football event of the year: the World Freestyle Football Championship (WFFC).

    The 2024 World Finals will take place in Turin, Italy between November 8th and 14th, utilising the cutting-edge facilities of the Juventus Creator Lab. This year’s event will feature a groundbreaking competition format, promising an unforgettable experience for both the 32 participating athletes —16 males and 16 females from all continents— and the fans all around the world.

    This collaboration builds on a successful partnership that began in May 2023 when Juventus hosted the first-ever TikTok global Freestyle Football contest, won by Brazilian star Adonias, who became the official freestyler for the bianconeri. In May 2024, the Juventus Creator Lab launched the documentary Freestyle Saved My Life: The Story of Adonias Fonseca, highlighting his journey of overcoming obstacles through Freestyle Football. On the same year, Juventus was also present at the World Freestyle Football Championship in Nairobi, Kenya as an official media partner, broadcasting the World Finals on their TikTok channel —where Juventus ranks among the top 10 global brands— and rewarding selected finalists with tickets to a Serie A match at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.

    “It was a pleasure and an honour to collaborate with such an iconic institution as Juventus in the TikTok freestyle contest and after the success of their live streaming from our World Freestyle Football Championship in 2023, we are excited to evolve the partnership even further”, said Dan Wood, Co-Founder of the WFFA. “The next episode of our alliance was obvious: bringing the World Championship of our sport to Turin to offer both athletes and fans a unique experience. It will be a truly innovative move for a sporting World Championship, which is credited to the vision and skills of the Juventus Creator Lab team”.

    “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with the WFFA and host such a prestigious event at the Juventus Creator Lab and here in Turin,” said Mike Armstrong, Juventus’ Chief Marketing Officer. “This aligns well with our vision to engage and inspire youth through on-pitch and off activities while striving to support the freestyle football movement worldwide. The WFFA continues to impress with growth figures, incredible talent and stories, and a global footprint which makes this unique for the organisation and city.”

    About Juventus Football Club

    Founded in 1897, Juventus is one of the most popular and awarded football clubs in the world. All the club’s records have been achieved under the ownership of the Agnelli’s family who have managed it for 100 years. 

    Juventus can count on an undisputed global reach with 561 million fans worldwide including more than 100 million fans in Europe. With more than 176.5 million followers on various digital channels, it is the most-followed Italian brand. 

    Among the players that wore or that are currently wearing the iconic black and white striped jersey there are some of the greatest players of football history, like the Italians Boniperti, Del Piero, Pirlo, Buffon, Chiellini and Locatelli, and international stars like Platini, Baggio, Zidane, Nedved, Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo, Danilo, Vlahovic and Yildiz. 

    The club’s mission is to be a sport entertainment company committed to achieving success on the pitch and enriching people’s lives by providing them with community, connection and emotional experiences.

    For more information about Juventus, follow them on their channels:

    For more information about the activities of the WFFA, follow its official channels to get the latest updates!

  • Miharu Miyoshi and Yuri_Kamalio become the 2024 Asia-Pacific champions as Japan dominates Pulse Jakarta

    Miharu Miyoshi and Yuri_Kamalio become the 2024 Asia-Pacific champions as Japan dominates Pulse Jakarta

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    The Freestyle Football competitive circuit visited Indonesia between October 5 and 6 to crown the regional champions at WFFA Pulse Jakarta, the official qualifier in Asia-Pacific for the 2024 edition of the World Freestyle Football Championship.

    The tournament featured an intense 1×1 battle format, where the best freestylers competed to determine the champions of the male and female categories. The local crowd roared with excitement as athletes from a variety of countries across Asia and Oceania showcased their unique styles and cultures, both on and off the ball.

    The 2024 edition of the tournament was dominated by Japan, with both male and female champions coming from the land of the rising sun: Miharu Miyoshi took the victory in the female category, while Yuri_Kamalio became the champion in the male bracket.

    The excitement did not end there, as five more freestylers (three men and two women) earned their places in the upcoming World Finals:

    The adventure of the Pulse Series is now heading to its last two stops: the finals of Pulse Algiers and Pulse Online will take place in the coming weeks and will select the last four participants in the World Finals, two from Africa and two more from the rest of the globe.

    Experience again all the thrills of Pulse Jakarta 2024 thanks to the official live stream of its Finals:

    For more information about the activities of the WFFA, follow its official channels to get the latest updates!

  • Laura Biondo and Sebastián ‘Machine’ Peña win the title and the hearts of the fans at Pulse Córdoba 2024

    Laura Biondo and Sebastián ‘Machine’ Peña win the title and the hearts of the fans at Pulse Córdoba 2024

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    The 2024 edition of WFFA Pulse Córdoba took place in Argentina between September 25th and 29th and brought the South American scene of Freestyle Football to a whole new level. The competition, organised in cooperation with the Asociación Cordobesa de Freestyle Futbol, featured not just a 1×1 battles competition to determine the seven South American representatives at the World Freestyle Football Championship later this year (4 women and 3 men), but also a series of tournaments (Challenge, Sick Three, Panna 1×1, Show Flow, Iron Man & Woman, and Routines) for the Pan American community to showcase all their skills and passion for the sport.

    The qualifiers were held between September 25th and 27th at the legendary Estadio Kempes, a massive stadium that was once an official venue for the FIFA World Cup 1978, with the Finals happening on September 29th at the Plaza España, located at the very centre of the city. The local crowd enjoyed a magnificent show at the latter, with hundreds of fans cheering for the tricks of the best South American freestylers.

    The competition crowned two legends of the sport: Laura Biondo, from Venezuela, took the victory in the female category, while Sebastián ‘Machine’ Peña, from Colombia, added his second consecutive gold in the tournament.

    The excitement did not end there, as five more freestylers (two men and two women) earned their places in the upcoming World Finals:

    • Cata Vega, Chile
    • Moisés Carruyo, Chile
    • Juliana Jaramillo, Colombia
    • Nico Gondra, Argentina
    • Angie ‘Azumi’ Cepeda, Colombia

    The adventure of the Pulse Series doesn’t stop here, though, and the competition will travel now to Jakarta, Indonesia to crown the Asia-Pacific regional champions and find seven more World Finalists – a total of three ladies and four gentlemen.

    Experience again all the thrills of Pulse Córdoba 2024 thanks to the official live stream of its Finals:

    For more information about the activities of the WFFA, follow its official channels to get the latest updates!

  • A new generation takes over: Isabel Wilkins and Tristan Gac win Super Ball 2024

    A new generation takes over: Isabel Wilkins and Tristan Gac win Super Ball 2024

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    The 2024 edition of the Super Ball World Open, the greatest and most celebrated Freestyle Football event on the globe, concluded on Saturday, August 24th with an absolutely extraordinary Finals held at the picturesque town square in Liberec, Czech Republic. With a completely revamped show and four brand-new venues, this year’s event truly broke all records – including that of participants, with up to 272 freestylers taking part in the competition.

    The event started with the qualifiers of a variety of competitions taking place at the Sports Hall of the Babylon Wellness Hotel and concluded with French rising powerhouse Tristan Gac, the current European champion, taking gold in the male 1×1 Battles category after beating Colombian superstar Sebastián ‘Machine’ Peña in the Grand Final. Dutch master and 2023 Super Ball champion Jesse Marlet had to settle for the bronze medal this time.

    In the female Pro category, British teenage rising star Isabel ‘Izzy’ Wilkins repeated her extraordinary feat from 2023 and won gold yet again after defeating French icon Yoanna Dallier; yet another teenage promise, Sofie Johannsen from Denmark, took the third spot on the podium.

    Besides the Pro bracket, the 1×1 Battles tournament also featured the NextGen and Division 2 categories; in the former, Polish sensation Pan Pawel won the title thanks to his victory against German Felix Kraemer, while in the latter, Belarusian freestyler Python took the crown after beating Futbolín from Colombia in the Final.

    For the first time, the 2024 edition of Super Ball hosted the Footbag World Championships as well, an event organised together with the International Footbag Players Association. The great success of the Footbag competitions in Liberec and the harmony between both communities paved the way for a fruitful collaboration across this and other events in the future.

    Here is the list of official champions, runners-up and third-placed athletes in the different categories at Super Ball 2024:

    • Iron Woman: Aguska (Poland), Anastasia (Italy) and Mariana (Colombia)
    • Iron Man: Hugo Vliese (Netherlands), Jaironman (Mexico) and Guzik (Poland)
    • Female Challenge: Sofie (Denmark), Amalie Moerk (Denmark) and Lucie (France)
    • Male Challenge: Mateo (France), Hugo Vliese (France) and Ethan (France)
    • Female Sick Three: Sofie (Denmark), Amalie Moerk (Denmark) and Lucie (France)
    • Male Sick Three: Ethan (France), Sergio Sánchez (Spain) and Diego Emanuel (Brazil)
    • Crew Routines: Yosshi & Yu-J (Japan) and Daiki & Tatsuki (Japan)
    • Routines: Sombrero (France), Yosshi (Japan) and Franek (Poland)
    • Kill the Beat: PWG (Philippines), Sergio Sánchez (Spain) and GyoZa (Japan)

    Experience again all the thrills of the 2024 Super Ball World Open thanks to the official live stream of its Finals:

    For more information about the activities of the WFFA, follow its official channels to get the latest updates!

  • The WFFA partners with Predator Energy and Fury Energy to empower Street Football communities across Africa

    The WFFA partners with Predator Energy and Fury Energy to empower Street Football communities across Africa

    The World Freestyle Football Association, together with acclaimed energy drink brands Predator Energy and Fury Energy, both trademarks of Monster Energy Corporation, have announced their collaboration to elevate four National Freestyle Football Championships in Africa and support their local communities in taking their competitive scene to the next level.

    The four countries included in the partnership are Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda (together with Predator Energy), as well as Egypt (thanks to the support of Fury Energy). The agreement will allow these four tournaments to feature not just an electrifying Grand Final both for male and female freestylers, but also a touring roadshow in several locations across each of the countries to further excite and engage local football communities.

    A core component of the roadshow will be the education and mentoring of 100 community leaders (Football coaches, NGO workers and teachers) within each country who are working with 16-to-25 year-olds. The WFFA’s FsLife Development training course will equip all community leaders in attendance with the resources and ability to build self-esteem and entrepreneurship through football within their communities.

    The dates and locations for the National Freestyle Football Championships are as follows:

    • Nigeria: Lagos, 21st September 2024
    • Egypt: Cairo, 9th November 2024
    • Kenya: Nairobi, 29th November 2024
    • Uganda: Kampala, 6th December 2024

    Dan Wood, Head of Partnerships at the WFFA, said: “It has been a fantastic process to collaborate and map this partnership with the team at Predator & Fury. Their commitment to grassroots and the development communities across Africa is what really excites us at the WFFA and are proud to team up initially in these four dynamic countries”

    Valentine Ozigbo, WFFA Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the event promoter Feet’N’Tricks, added: “We are really thankful to Predator Energy in Nigeria for this great partnership; we are able to build a flagship example of how Freestyle Football can transform the lives of people across Africa and the world when key stakeholders come together. We are truly excited for what can be developed together in the future”

    Rob Adkins, Predator & Fury Energy Brand Director, said: “We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with WFFA and to further strengthen our presence within football. Our ultimate mission is to build fans of our brands and to add value to local communities through football. The WFFA is already making an impact in that respect, so we’re keen to see how we can take this to the next level via our partnership.”

    For more information about the Nigerian, Kenyan, Ugandan and Egyptian National Championships, please visit the Event Calendar on the website of the WFFA and follow the official channels of the Association.

    About Predator Energy and Fury Energy

    Predator Energy & Fury Energy are Global energy drink trademarks of the Monster Energy Corporation. Sold in 30+ markets across EMEA, LATAM and APAC, Predator and Fury Energy exist to enable Hustlers to thrive and fuel their daily grind. Since their creation just a few years ago, Predator Energy and Fury Energy have become category leaders within multiple territories, offering fans a premium-tasting liquid at an affordable price point.

    Predator and Fury Energy have made football their main focus, with the ambition to excite, entertain and reward footfall fans across the Globe, from elite level to grassroots.

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    About Feet’N’Tricks

    Established in 2017, Feet’N’Tricks has evolved from its humble origins to become a prominent figure in the promotion of Freestyle Football throughout Africa. Its mission is centred on elevating the standards of this dynamic sport across the continent.

    Driven by passion, Feet ‘N’ Tricks not only showcase the excitement of Freestyle Football but also strive to inspire, develop, and provide a platform for emerging talents. As a trailblazer in Freestyle Football, the organisation has successfully organised four Nigerian championships, four African championships, and was instrumental in hosting the inaugural World Championship in Africa. This underscores its pivotal role in offering talented Africans a global stage to exhibit their skills and enhance their marketability on an international scale.

    Feet ‘N’ Tricks’ recent events have drawn participants from over 30 countries, underscoring the widespread appeal and influence of the initiative. These events are integral to our commitment to advancing the sport, nurturing talent, and fostering a vibrant global community of freestylers. They not only showcase exceptional skills but also celebrate the rich cultural diversity found within the African continent.

    For more information about Feet ‘N’ Tricks, please visit their channels:

    For more information about the activities of the WFFA, follow its official channels to get the latest updates!

  • WFFA Pulse CDMX 2024 hosts a historic comeback as local legend M3mo and US superstar Caitlyn Schrepfer clinch gold

    WFFA Pulse CDMX 2024 hosts a historic comeback as local legend M3mo and US superstar Caitlyn Schrepfer clinch gold

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    WFFA Pulse CDMX 2024, the second edition of the Pulse Series on North American soil, was hosted in the vibrant Ciudad de México between July 27th and 28th.  The competition featured an intense 1×1 battle format, where the region’s top freestylers clashed to determine the champions of the male and female categories. A specially customised indoor stage witnessed the exploits of the most skilful Freestyle Football athletes in North America, who once again pushed the boundaries of the sport with their mind-blowing tricks.

    In the female bracket, the defending North American champion imposed her rule again as Caitlyn Schrepfer from the USA beat Mathilde Fortier from Canada in the final. The male bracket was one for the ages, as local Mexican hero Guillermo ‘M3mo’ Mondragón came back after a long absence from the competitive circuit and made history beating two favourites for the title in a row — Patrick Shaw from the USA in the semifinals and Jeff ‘Pagu’ Chacón from Costa Rica in the final.

    Apart from the glory of their winner and runner-up honours, the finalists in both the male and female categories also earned their spots in the upcoming World Freestyle Football Championship, which will happen later this year in a location still to be announced.

    The circuit now travels to Argentina for a new spectacular showdown at WFFA Pulse Córdoba 2024, where the best freestylers in South America will face off against each other between September 25th and 29th to cover seven more spots (four for women and three for men) at the World Finals later in the year.

    Experience again all the thrills of Pulse CDMX 2024 thanks to the official live stream of its Finals:

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    For more information about the Pulse Series, follow the official channels of the WFFA or visit the website of the Association at     www.thewffa.org.

    For more information about the activities of the WFFA, follow its official channels to get the latest updates!

  • The WFFA announces a renewed, more diverse Sports Committee

    The WFFA announces a renewed, more diverse Sports Committee

    The World Freestyle Football Association announced today the renewal of one of its key organs, the Sports Committee of Freestyle Football. This body, responsible for defining the Rules and overseeing all regulatory and disciplinary decisions within the sport, will expand the number of active members and include representatives from all around the globe to portray the diversity of the sport and represent the different styles and conceptions of Freestyle Football.

    The new Sports Committee will include the following members, selected from communities from all over the world:

    • Miran Pirner (Croatia), Global Judges Manager
    • Ahmadreza Falsafi (Iran), Sports Advisor
    • Brynjar Fagerli (Norway), Sports Advisor
    • Leon Pokrovsky (Japan), Sports Advisor
    • Simon Atli Larsen (Denmark), Sports Advisor
    • Minna Marlo (Finland), Head of Development
    • Pekko ‘PeGe’ Piirto (Finland), Head of the Global Network

    In recent months, the Sports Committee has been working together with the Board and the top athletes in the global scene to develop a renewed version of the Rules of Freestyle Football. Once completed, the proposal will be circulated to the Key and Country Leaders from all continents to gather not just their feedback but also that of freestylers from all levels and backgrounds.

    For more information about the Rules & Regulations of the WFFA, follow the official channels of the Association or visit the corresponding section of its website at www.thewffa.org/rules-regulations.

    For more information about the activities of the WFFA, follow its official channels to get the latest updates!

  • Local hero Aguska Mnich and French rising star Tristan Gac earn extraordinary wins at WFFA Pulse Sopot 2024

    Local hero Aguska Mnich and French rising star Tristan Gac earn extraordinary wins at WFFA Pulse Sopot 2024

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    WFFA Pulse Sopot 2024, the second European Pulse Event in history, took place between June 8th and 9th in the beautiful coastal city of Sopot, Poland. The competition featured an intense 1×1 battle format, where the continent’s top freestylers clashed to determine the champions of the male and female categories. A packed arena, specially constructed for the event, witnessed the tricks of the most skilful Freestyle Football athletes in the continent, who once again pushed the boundaries of the sport and took it to a whole new level.

    In the female bracket, the World Champion beat the Super Ball Champion, as local Polish hero Aguska Mnich came out on top after a thrilling final against extraordinary British talent Izzy Wilkins. The male final was also exhilarating, with young starlet Tristan Gac from France beating the current Super Ball champion, Jesse Marlet from the Netherlands.

    Apart from the four finalists, six more world-class athletes (three females and three males) earned their places in the upcoming World Freestyle Football Championship:

    • Yoanna Dallier, France
    • Nicolas ‘Nicox’ Rivière, France
    • Anastasia Bagaglini, Italy
    • Leon Vizan, UK
    • Sofie Johannsen, Denmark
    • Joan Sitjar, Spain

    The stage is now set for an unforgettable showdown at Pulse CDMX, where the best freestylers in North America will face off against each other in late July to cover four more spots (two women and two men) at the World Finals later in the year.

    Experience again all the thrills of Pulse Sopot 2024 thanks to the official live stream of its Finals:

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    For more information about the Pulse Series, follow the official channels of the WFFA or visit the website of the Association at     www.thewffa.org.

    For more information about the activities of the WFFA, follow its official channels to get the latest updates!

  • Nepal and Chad join the Global Network of the WFFA

    Nepal and Chad join the Global Network of the WFFA

    The World Freestyle Football Association is pleased to announce the incorporation of two new countries into its Global Network, now spanning 119 countries: Nepal, in the Asia-Pacific region, and Chad, in the African region, have become its latest members!

    Following the best traditions of the WFFA, two respected local freestylers have been named new Country Leaders of both nations, namely Abderamane ‘Akafe’ Annour in the case of Chad and Anish Shrestha in the case of Nepal. Their talent and expertise will now help guide their respective local communities, supporting their growth and development.

    Pekko ‘PeGe’ Piirto, Head of the Global Network, said: “We are thrilled to incorporate two fantastic national communities into the most precious structure of the WFFA – the Global Network. We know both Anish and Akafe will do a magnificent job, and we’re really excited to start working with them to support their local freestylers!”.

    Anish Shrestha, the new Country Leader in Nepal, added: “I am honoured to take on such a responsibility. I have been helping the local community for several years now, and I feel working with the WFFA will greatly boost our organisational capabilities. I can’t wait to start!”.

    Abderamane ‘Akafe’ Annour, the newly named Country Leader in Chad, declared: “It is an honour and a great privilege for me to assume this duty. I have been working for years to build a Freestyle Football community in my country; now, thanks to the official inclusion into the WFFA, we will get not just organisational notoriety to develop the sport, but also a great echo throughout my country to create fair and competitive tournaments”.

    The task to build and consolidate the Global Network doesn’t end here, with many countries working on expanding and upscaling their current local structure. The Freestyle Football community can expect more exciting updates very soon!

    Stay tuned to the official channels of the WFFA to follow the latest updates!

  • The Finals of the African Freestyle Football Championship move location to increase in size: enter WFFA Pulse Algiers

    The Finals of the African Freestyle Football Championship move location to increase in size: enter WFFA Pulse Algiers

    The World Freestyle Football Association, together with prestigious Nigerian agency and event co-organisers Feet’n’Tricks, announced today that the live Finals of the official African Freestyle Football Championship would have a new, exciting location: instead of Lagos, Nigeria, the live event will take place in the city of Algiers, Algeria. This exciting event will also happen at a later date in the year, moving from July 13 to October 18.

    The revamped WFFA Pulse Algiers 2024 will grow and offer more slots for female athletes, doubling the slots in the Finals from 4 to 8. The current 16 slots for male freestylers will be maintained, and just as announced at the beginning of the season, all 24 finalists will be flown from their respective countries to Algeria with all transport and accommodation costs covered. The online qualifier will happen just as planned and kick off on May 20th.

    On top of the extended Finals, the first-place winners in both the men’s and women’s categories will receive a cash prize of $5,000 USD each, as well as an all-expenses-paid ticket for the World Freestyle Football Championship later in the year. There will also be special awards for the 2nd and 3rd places.

    For more information about WFFA Pulse Algiers 2024, please visit the corresponding Event Page and follow the official channels of the Association.

    About Feet’N’Tricks

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    Established in 2017,     Feet ‘N’ Tricks has evolved from its humble origins to become a prominent figure in the promotion of Freestyle Football throughout Africa. Its mission is centred on elevating the standards of this dynamic sport across the continent.

    Driven by passion, Feet ‘N’ Tricks not only showcases the excitement of Freestyle Football but also strives to inspire, develop, and provide a platform for emerging talents. As a trailblazer in Freestyle Football, the organisation has successfully organised four Nigerian championships, four African championships, and was instrumental in hosting the inaugural World Championship in Africa. This underscores its pivotal role in offering talented Africans a global stage to exhibit their skills and enhance their marketability on an international scale.

    Feet ‘N’ Tricks’ recent events have drawn participants from over 30 countries, underscoring the widespread appeal and influence of the initiative. These events are integral to its commitment to advancing the sport, nurturing talent, and fostering a vibrant global community of freestylers. They not only showcase exceptional skills but also celebrate the rich cultural diversity found within the African continent.

    For more information about Feet ‘N’ Tricks, please visit their channels:

    Stay tuned to the official channels of the WFFA to follow the latest updates!

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