The German team of most refugees won the first unit Euro Cup held in Nyon.
FC Motor New Brandenburg suede players beat Switzerland on penalties in the final. The new competition between the European Football Association (UEFA) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) aims to promote the integration of refugees.
“This beautiful tournament can remind us of the impact that sport has on our daily lives, in the lives of refugees and other displaced in this context,” said UEFA President Alexander Seferin, along with Filippo Grande, UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Honors the winners. “Sports, and especially football, can play an important role in creating a common sense,” the Italian said.
Eight teams, 70 percent with refugees
Eight mixed teams competed against each other in Neon, with each team having 70 percent refugees. In addition to Germany and Switzerland, Italy, France, Malta, Austria, Belgium and Ireland participated in the first edition.
Further events of the Unity Euro Cup are planned for the future.
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