International Youth Football Events & Experiences in Portugal
CIFA Events organizes professional international football tournaments, training camps, and elite experiences for academies, clubs, and young players from U9 to U23.
Who Is CIFA Events?
CIFA Events is a specialist in organizing international sporting events for football academies and clubs. Built on the foundation of the CIFA Elite vision, we design structured, professional, and high-impact experiences that go beyond competition — combining athletic development, international exposure, and personal growth for young footballers.
Every event we organize is a chance for players to grow, compete, and be seen on an international stage.
What Drives Us
Our Vision:
Develop sustainable international football projects
Build strategic partnerships with academies and clubs worldwide
Deliver events with the highest professional standards
Expand international exposure for young players
Our Purpose:
Create memorable youth football experiences
Promote technical and competitive development
Foster values: respect, commitment, and teamwork
Provide safe, organized environments for players and academies
International Football Events We Organize
We offer five distinct formats of international football events, each tailored to the specific needs of academies, clubs, and individual players.
Built for Academies, Clubs & Young Footballers
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Football Academies
Looking for structured international competition and development programs for your players? CIFA Events handles everything — from logistics to on-field experience.
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Football Clubs
Seeking professional-level events to challenge your squad internationally? Our tournament formats and friendly match programs are built for clubs at every level.
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Individual Players
Aiming for international exposure and elite coaching? Our training camps and showcase events give players the visibility and development they need to grow.
“ I've learned a lot from this experience. I've made a lot of friends in the C4, Portuguese, and English, and I've learned new skills, and it's been a great experience as well. Thank you.”
— Dovydas
FAQs
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Our programs cover players from Under 9 (U9) up to Under 23 (U23), depending on the event format. The Challenge Cup Tournament is open to U9–U17, while the Experience Tour and Training Camp are available for U12–U23.
What age groups can participate in CIFA Events programs?
Are international flights included in the packages?
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No - international flights to Portugal and return travel to your home country are not included. All packages cover accommodation, meals, local transport, and event activities.
Can teams choose their own accommodation?
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For the Challenge Cup Tournament, teams using CIFA transport will be assigned accommodation optimized for proximity to playing fields. Teams with their own transport can choose their hotel.
How do pricing and packages work for the Training Camp and Experience Tour?
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Prices are calculated per person and vary based on the length of stay and number of participants. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your group.
No. We have categories for both boys and girls across our programs, including a Girls 11v11 category in the Challenge Cup Tournament (U15–U17) and mixed access for the Experience Tour and Training Camp.
Is this only for boys' teams?
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Ready to Take Your Team to the Next Level?
Join academies and clubs from around the world at CIFA Events. Professional organization, elite environments, unforgettable experiences — your event, our passion.