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  • Isabel Wilkins and Jesse Marlet take the crown of World Champions at the most attended Freestyle Football World Finals ever

    Isabel Wilkins and Jesse Marlet take the crown of World Champions at the most attended Freestyle Football World Finals ever

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    The greatest edition of the World Freestyle Football Championship in the history of the competition took place in Sopot, Poland between December 9th and 14th, 2025. After an action-packed week, full of activities, Meets and amazing Freestyle Football, two extraordinary freestylers shone brightest and took the title of World Champions: Isabel Wilkins from the United Kingdom in the female tournament and Jesse Marlet from the Netherlands in the male competition.

    Over 2,500 fans, the biggest-ever attendance for a World Finals, filled the stands of the imposing Ergo Arena in Sopot to witness the incredible skills of the 32 best freestylers on the planet. All of them, together with audiences from all around the globe through a first-class live stream, could witness not just the prowess of the champions, but also of extraordinary athletes such as local hero Aguska Mnich, who reached the female Final, and French star Tristan Gac, who did the same in the male category.

    With this victory, Jesse becomes one of the very few freestylers in history to win a ‘treble’: National Championship, Super Ball World Open and World Freestyle Football Championship in the same year, all without losing a single battle.

    “It’s been such an incredible season!”, said Jesse, the back-to-back male World Champion. “I think going a full year without losing a battle will be difficult to recreate, so now I want to enjoy this… and take some time off!”.

    “I felt confident before the battle”, said Isabel, the new female World Champion. “You never know with freestyle, but I just gave it my all and I’m very happy with my performances!”.

    Experience again all the thrills of the 2025 World Freestyle Football Championship on the official YouTube channel of the WFFA:

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    For more information about the World Freestyle Football Championship, check out the official Tournify page of the competition or visit the corresponding Event Page.

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

  • Jesse Marlet and Aguska Mnich make history at the most innovative World Freestyle Football Championship ever

    Jesse Marlet and Aguska Mnich make history at the most innovative World Freestyle Football Championship ever

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    The most innovative edition of the World Freestyle Football Championship in the history of the competition took place in Turin, Italy between November 8th and 16th, 2024. After an action-packed week, full of activities and amazing Freestyle Football, two extraordinary freestylers shone brightest and took the title of World Champions: Aguska Mnich from Poland in the female tournament and Jesse Marlet from the Netherlands in the male competition.

    The state-of-the-art facilities of the Juventus Creator Lab, right next to the magnificent Allianz Stadium of the Piedmontese capital (home of the Italian giants Juventus FC), served as the host of a spectacular, digital-first format for the World Finals. Audiences from all around the globe could witness the defending Super Ball World Open champion, Tristan Gac, reaching the male final and taking the silver medal, while local hero Anastasia Bagaglini amazed the world with an extraordinary performance and reached the final as well.

    With this victory, Aguska confirmed her status as the most successful female freestyler, adding the 6th World Championship to her trophy room. Jesse, conversely, took his first World Freestyle Football Championship, his second global trophy after a famous victory at Super Ball in 2023.

    “The preparation for the tournament was very difficult due to my injury, but thanks to God, I could be here”, said Aguska, the newly-crowned Freestyle Football female World Champion. “All things are possible if you believe!”.

    “I feel amazing winning my second world title at the Juventus Creator Lab”, said Jesse, the new male World Champion. “It was definitely a different experience, but it’s great to be back on top of the world!”.

    Experience again all the thrills of the 2024 World Freestyle Football Championship on the official YouTube channel of Juventus:

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    For more information about the World Freestyle Football Championship, check out the official Tournify page of the competition or visit the corresponding Event Page.

    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!

  • 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!

  • World Freestyle Football Championship 2024

    World Freestyle Football Championship 2024

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    The most awaited and competitive event of the Freestyle Football global circuit has finally arrived: the World Freestyle Football Championship 2024 is around the corner!

    In 2024, the World Finals of the one and only official World Championship will be organised together with Italian football giants Juventus and their Juventus Creator Lab. The event, which will take place in Turin, Italy between November 8th and 14th,  will feature an innovative format, with an extraordinary visual setup and a social-first approach. More details will be announced on the official channels of the WFFA as the date approaches!

    The best 32 freestylers in the world (16 men and 16 women), coming from the 6 events of the Pulse Series, will battle it out to crown the male and female World Champions!

    The list of judges, as well as all the details on the schedule, will be revealed in the run-up to the event on the official channels of the WFFA. Stay tuned to keep up to date with the news!

    List of participants

    NameSurnameGenderCountryQualifier
    AguskaMnichFemalePolandPulse Sopot
    Akinobu ‘Aki’KomineMaleJapanPulse Jakarta
    AnastasiaBagagliniFemaleItalyPulse Sopot
    Angie ‘Azumi’CepedaFemaleColombiaPulse Córdoba
    Caitlyn MarieSchrepferFemaleUSAPulse CDMX
    CataVega PiñaFemaleChilePulse Córdoba
    Guillermo ‘M3mo’Mondragón MaleMexicoPulse CDMX
    Hiroyuki ‘Hiro-K’KanekoMaleJapanPulse Jakarta
    Isabel ‘Izzy’WilkinsFemaleUnited KingdomPulse Sopot
    IzuYuriMaleJapanPulse Jakarta
    Jeffry ‘Pagu’ChacónMaleCosta RicaPulse CDMX
    JesseMarletMaleNetherlandsPulse Sopot
    JoanSitjarMaleSpainPulse Sopot
    JulianaJaramilloFemaleColombiaPulse Córdoba
    LauraBiondoFemaleVenezuelaPulse Córdoba
    LeonVizanMaleUnited KingdomPulse Sopot
    MaiYasutakeFemaleJapanPulse Jakarta
    MathildeFortierFemaleCanadaPulse CDMX
    MiharuMiyoshiFemaleJapanPulse Jakarta
    Moeka ‘Moe-K’SakuraiFemaleJapanPulse Jakarta
    MoisésCarruyoMaleChilePulse Córdoba
    NicolasRiviereMaleFrancePulse Sopot
    NicolásGondraMaleArgentinaPulse Córdoba
    Sebastián ‘Machine’PeñaMaleColombiaPulse Córdoba
    SofieJohannsenFemaleDenmarkPulse Sopot
    TristanGacMaleFrancePulse Sopot
    YoannaDallierFemaleFrancePulse Sopot
    EvelynOkaforFemaleNigeriaPulse Algiers
    RamyBoujlilMaleMoroccoPulse Algiers
    LiaLewisFemaleUnited KingdomPulse Online
    Sebastián ‘Boyka’OrtizMaleColombiaPulse Online
    Zulhilmi ‘Zhilmi’ZuaswaMaleMalaysiaPulse Jakarta

    Stay tuned to the official channels of the WFFA to follow 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 WFFA welcomes a talent-studded panel in their new Advisory Board

    The WFFA welcomes a talent-studded panel in their new Advisory Board

    The World Freestyle Football Association has announced today the creation of a new tool of extraordinary value for the future of the sport: the WFFA Advisory Board, an external, independent organ committed to helping evolve the discipline holistically across all regions of the world.

    The newly created Advisory Board will include first-class experts in a variety of fields, from governance and sports development to marketing and communications, which will greatly help in growing the capacities of the current teams of the Association and shaping its short- and long-term strategy.

    The WFFA Advisory Board will consist of the following members:

    • Gabriel Behr Andrade: Paralympic Games Operations Senior Manager. Sport Management and Psychology expert working extensively on major sporting events worldwide
    • Patrick Casteau: Director of International Relations for OnLocation (Olympics and Paralympics). Co-Founder of the Football Business Academy
    • Daphne Chan: Consultant on Sports Media rights and Data and Research. Ex ESPN, International Paralympics Committee and SportCal
    • Sean Garnier: The first World Champion of Freestyle Football. A global social media icon (23+million followers) and visionary for the sport
    • Jürgen Griesbeck: Founder and CEO of Common Goal, the biggest Sport for Development movement worldwide
    • Nabil Hadi: Co-Founder and COO of Roster and Digital Nomad Labs. Web3 and Blockchain guru
    • Dr Hussa K. Al Khalifa: Long-standing member of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and Football Association. Social Responsibility Committee member of the AFC
    • Alex Lee: Serial Entrepreneur, Investor and Board Member of CalSouth. Working also in MMA and extensively across US Soccer
    • Carrie McNeill: Executive Director at CMC&CO. Sports Investment, strategy and merchandise specialist with extensive impact and knowledge of the Middle East markets
    • Datuk Stuart Ramalingam: Promoter of the first iteration of a world federation for Freestyle Football, F3, back in 2011. CEO of the Malaysia Football League
    • John P. Reynal: President and CEO at the Women’s Cup and creator of the Daytona Soccer Fest. International event organisation and management expert
    • Damjan Rudež: Director of the Sunset Sports Media Festival. Former NBA basketball player
    • Preeti Shetty: Board member of Brentford FC and CEO of Upshot. Social Impact expert
    • Fengze Yeh: Investor and Partnership Head for Park. Champion in Social Impact through sport and Web3 / Metaverse expert

    “The creation of the Advisory Board is a key step in preparing the WFFA for the future”, said Steve Elias, President of the WFFA. “Freestyle Football is already growing at an extraordinary pace, and adding such talented individuals to the orbit of the sport will surely help it accelerate even more. I’m really excited to see the results!”.

    “The members of the Advisory Board will doubtlessly bring huge value to the WFFA”, said Dan Wood, Head of Partnerships at the WFFA and main promoter of the Advisory Board. “Their vast knowledge will be extremely useful to build the capacities of the Association staff and multiply the possibilities of the whole organisation.”

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

  • The WFFA launches a new online system to support all Freestyle Football event organisers around the world

    The WFFA launches a new online system to support all Freestyle Football event organisers around the world

    The World Freestyle Football Association has announced today the launch of the Event Guidelines page, a feature on the official website of the organisation that has been created with the aim of supporting Freestyle Football event organisers from all around the world.

    The new page, which has already been tested by selected members of the community, includes an online form that event organisers will be asked to fill in in order to receive logistical support from the WFFA. As soon as all the information has been passed onto the Events team of the Association, the latter will provide a specific support package for organisers, which among others includes the following:

    • Presence on the social media channels of the WFFA
    • Specific GameDay page for registrations
    • Customised Tournify page to collect and present all results
    • Support with the logistics of the live stream to broadcast the event on the WFFA YouTube and Facebook
    • Inclusion in the upcoming Global Rankings of the sport
    • Further ad-hoc services, including flyer design and other features

    All these services are completely free for event organisers all around the world, and the WFFA encourages all communities to resort to them at any time.

    Pekko Piirto, Head of the Global Network at the WFFA, said: “We are thrilled to launch this new service for event organisers. Our objective is to offer as many free benefits as possible to every single leader in each of our 115 member countries in order to help them nurture their communities, professionalise their teams and cater to the needs of all their athletes”.

    For any further support, organisers can also refer to the WFFA Events team at events@thewffa.org.

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

  • Sri Lanka joins the WFFA Global Network

    Sri Lanka joins the WFFA Global Network

    The World Freestyle Football Association family keeps growing around the world: this November, Sri Lanka was confirmed as the newest member of the Global Network, an international structure that now includes up to 115 countries from all inhabited continents.

    The new incorporation of Sri Lanka is a product of the agreement between the WFFA and Colombo FC, the country’s most successful football club in the last decade. The deal will see local Freestyle Football star Niran Kanishka become the WFFA Country Leader, servicing the Sri Lankan community and ensuring the development of the sport across the nation with the constant support of the WFFA Global Team.

    Steve Elias, President of the WFFA, said: “It’s an honour for us to expand into a country with a vibrant Freestyle Football community such as Sri Lanka. We are thrilled to announce this new deal, particularly given the huge prestige of Colombo FC, and we are certain that it will have a strong impact not just in the local scene but also in all the region.”

    Niran Kanishka, the newly appointed WFFA Country Leader in Sri Lanka, said: “Being a footballer myself for Colombo FC, playing football with flair has been my routine since I started. There are many talents in Sri Lanka like myself who love expressing our creativity with the ball: our main goal is to create a platform for all the hidden gems in our country. This will be a great opportunity for Sri Lankan freestylers to shine!

    Pekko ‘PeGe’ Piirto, Head of the Global Network at the WFFA and a leading figure in the establishment of the deal, said: “Seeing the constant growth of the Global Network in recent years fills me with pride and hope for the future. I have absolutely no doubt that Niran will do an amazing job at nurturing the local scene; we look forward to discovering all the talent that Sri Lanka can offer the world!”.

    About Colombo FC

    Colombo Football Club was founded in 2008 during the tail-end of war in Sri Lanka to unite the country through the game of football. In a short span of 13 years, Colombo FC has managed not only to unify the diverse communities in the country but also emerged as the champion outfit of Sri Lankan Football. 

    The Club has successfully managed to win a hat-trick of Major League titles (2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18), Sri Lankan FA Cup (2015) and represented the country internationally in the AFC Cup (2017, 2019) on two occasions. Their recent triumph in the Vantage FFSL Presidents Cup 2020 was a testimony to their success and the steps they have taken to change the landscape of football in Sri Lanka.

    For more details about Colombo FC, please visit the official website at www.colombofc.com or visit its channels:

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

  • The WFFA launches a brand-new website

    The WFFA launches a brand-new website

    The World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) has reached today a key milestone in the process of digitalisation of its assets – and the sport of Freestyle Football itself: the launch of a brand-new website, built in partnership with the sports technology brand GameDay. The new digital platform has been created to act as a hub for all the activities around Freestyle Football, from live event registration and ticketing to online membership of the Association. The global community of freestyle professionals, amateurs and fans will be able to find a wide range of resources and information in an easier and faster manner than in the previous online home of the WFFA.

    The new WFFA website will include a calendar with a comprehensive guide to all the competitions organised by the Association (notably, but not limited to, the Super Ball, Red Bull Street Style and the Youth World Championship), as well as rulings, rankings, news and training programs. The site will also offer a library of assets and resources for media, as well as a dedicated space for the WFFA partners – including the likes of Red Bull, Soccerex, SWRL, 4Freestyle, AYNIAB, GameDay and the most recent addition, German football powerhouse Borussia Dortmund.

    “We are tremendously proud to present the new WFFA website to the freestyle community worldwide”, said Steve Elias, President of the WFFA. “Our aim has always been to help freestylers of any level and fans of the sport to connect with us and among themselves to strengthen the community: we are certain that our new digital home will be a huge step forward in this direction.”

    “We believe this is great news, both for the WFFA and for the sport of Freestyle Football as a whole”, said Dan Wood, Head of Partnerships at the WFFA. “This is a cornerstone of the growth plan that we’ve designed for the Association and the sport, that will see a myriad of benefits not just for the community of freestylers but also for the fans of the sport and for our partners around the world. Fasten your seatbelts, though – there is still much more to come in the coming months!”.

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

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