The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) the governing body for 53 European football responsible to its members for the governing of the sport of football in accordance with its constitution, statutes and technical rules and for the sanctioning and staging of certain football matches, represents the national football associations of Europe.
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia (SOEE) has a long-standing partnership with aim to promotes football for players with intellectual disabilities.
Since 1999, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, in partnership with UEFA under Football Social Responsibility Program—UEFA We Care and UEFA Respect, has achieved significant progress towards expansion of football opportunities for people with intellectual disability in all European countries: Expanded numbers from 30,000 to 130,000; started SO Football in East and South East Europe; established network of Nat’l Football Coordinators and Ambassadors; organized Bi-annual European conferences; Annual Special Olympics European Football Week (with over 30,000 participants, 400 events in 45 countries each year); organized 35 European-level football competitions for over 8000 participants; production coaches education materials; distribution of over 300 grants to 50 countries; launched Unified Football initiative in 30 European countries,; SOEE as part of UEFA Social and Environmental Sustainability commitment is strengthen cooperation between Special Olympics and UEFA members associations in 40 countries, as well as involved in events and projects during UEFA-EURO’s and UEFA Club Finals.