In this fourth edition of our newsletter, we look back at December 2025 as a particularly active period for European domestic football. As the festive season traditionally brings a stronger focus on solidarity, care services and community engagement, leagues across Europe stepped up their social and environmental sustainability actions, using football’s collective reach to deliver tangible impact and close the year with a united, inclusive and sustainable message.
As part of the ongoing efforts by leagues across Europe to drive positive change on and off the pitch, we are pleased to share our monthly roundup of inspiring initiatives that highlight how domestic leagues are contributing to a more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable football ecosystem.
[Deutsche Fußball Liga] – DFL, DFL Foundation and Franz Beckenbauer Foundation support 20 non-profit projects through the “Gute Freunde Förderfonds”
Through the Gute Freunde Förderfonds, the DFL Foundation and Franz Beckenbauer Foundation support 20 non-profit projects improving access to sport for people with disabilities, particularly young people, addressing needs in coaching, equipment, mobility and inclusive participation – [Read the news – Original News]
[Liga Portugal] – Fundação do Futebol delivers 996 toys to 21 institutions
The Football Foundation – Liga Portugal delivered 996 toys to 21 institutions supporting children and young people in vulnerable situations, using the festive period to combine football, solidarity and community engagement with tangible social impact – [Read the news – Original News]
[Premier League] – Premier League and Comic Relief team up to improve the mental health of young people
The Premier League and Comic Relief launched a £4.65m, three-year partnership to support the mental health of children and young people, delivering wellbeing tools, education resources and life skills through football club charities across England and Wales – [Read the news]
[LALIGA] – LALIGA and clubs reaffirm their social commitment this Christmas by supporting food banks across Spain
For the seventh consecutive year, LALIGA and its clubs supported food banks across Spain, delivering meals and winter items in 42 cities and reinforcing football’s collective role in solidarity, inclusion and social cohesion during the festive season – [Read the news]
[Ligue de Football Professionnel] – Defenders of childhood light up the festive season
On the final matchdays of the year, French professional football clubs joined CNAPE to support child protection through stadium and digital activations, offering unforgettable experiences to vulnerable children while raising awareness of solidarity and social responsibility – [Read the news – Original News]
[Pro League] – Pro League, clubs and fans raise over €100,000 for Younited Belgium through auctions
Belgian football united clubs and fans to raise €103,226 for Younited Belgium through auctions of match-worn items, supporting social inclusion and reintegration for more than 2,000 people in vulnerable situations across the country – [Read the news – Original News]
[Scottish PFL] – SPFL Trust celebrates 10 years of Festive Friends
The SPFL Trust marked 10 years of its Festive Friends programme, delivering meals, companionship and festive activities to older people at risk of loneliness, highlighting football’s long-term commitment to wellbeing and community connection in Scotland – [Read the news]
[Niké Liga] – Niké Liga turns every pass into support for children and families in need
During Advent, the Niké League converted every pass on Matchday 17 into donations for Úsmev ako dar, supporting children and families in difficult situations and turning on-pitch actions into meaningful solidarity and social impact – [Read the news – Original News]
[Serie C] – AccessiWay and Lega Pro join forces to make Serie C more accessible
Lega Pro and AccessiWay launched a partnership to improve digital accessibility across Serie C platforms, introducing dedicated tools to enhance inclusion, innovation and equal access in line with the European Accessibility Act – [Read the news – Original News]
[Serie B] – Lega Serie B backs “The Social Crash” to raise awareness on distracted driving
On Matchday 16 of Serie BKT, Lega Serie B supported The Social Crash campaign, using stadium and broadcast activations to raise awareness of the dangers of smartphone use while driving and promote road safety through football – [Read the news – Original News]
[Ligová Fotbalová Asociace] – Chance Liga dedicates matchday to sustainability and waste reduction
Matchday 18 of the Chance Liga focused on sustainability, engaging fans, clubs and players in responsible waste management through the Sport bez odpadu initiative and promoting greener, more sustainable stadium practices – [Read the news – Original News]
[Serie A] – Lega Serie A and UNICEF unite to fight child malnutrition
On Matchday 17, Lega Serie A partnered with UNICEF to support children affected by malnutrition and humanitarian emergencies, mobilising clubs and fans nationwide through in-stadium and broadcast fundraising activations – [Read the news – Original News]
[Super League Greece] – Super League launches Charity Idols 2025 auction to support people in need
The Super League, together with its clubs and the Greece national team, launched the Charity Idols 2025 online auction, raising funds for charitable organisations through signed match shirts and fan participation – [Read the news – Original News]
