Antalya Friendship Cup 2025 – International Youth Football Tournament in Turkey
The international youth football tournament Antalya Friendship Cup has successfully concluded in Antalya, Turkey, bringing together young players from 20 different countries. The event took place in the Belek region, where more than 300 matches were played over several days.
Hundreds of young footballers born between 2011 and 2015 took part in the competition, representing football academies from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The tournament once again became a platform for sporting excellence, cultural exchange, and international friendship.
Results by Age Category
In the U14 category, the champions were Kolheti from Georgia. The Turkish team AFKA from Afyon finished second, while Saburtalo Didi Digomi from Georgia took third place. The Baghdad Football Academy claimed fourth place.
In U13, the Danish academy BK Frem became the winner. AM14 from Lebanon took second place, while Taur from Moldova finished third. Fourth place went to another Lebanese academy — Next Generation.
In U12, the Polish club Górnik Zabrze won the championship. Red Bull Salzburg from Austria finished second, and A1 Junior from Belarus took both third and fourth places.
In the U11 age group, the champion title went to Sabah FC from Azerbaijan. United FC from Yekaterinburg (Russia) took second place, and Dynamo Sochi (Russia) finished third. The Lithuanian academy Margiris took fourth place.
In U10, the Moldovan academy Carpeni became the winner. Alay from Kyrgyzstan took second place, followed by New Champions from Romania in third. The second team from Kyrgyzstan, Alay B, finished fourth.
All participating teams received medals and commemorative awards.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to all players, coaches, and supporters for their fair play, dedication, and passion for football. The Antalya Friendship Cup once again proved to be a true celebration of sport and unity, bringing together young athletes from around the world on the fields of Antalya.
