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CBF inaugurates seventh football development center in Piauí

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:41 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

CBF inaugurates seventh football development center in Piauí

Summary

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) inaugurated its seventh Football Development Center in Piauí on August 6. This facility, located in Teresina, is part of a nationwide initiative to promote sports and social development, funded by the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 Legacy Fund. CBF president Samir Xaud attended the opening and emphasized the significance of these centers for improving youth development in football. The Piauí center features a FIFA-quality synthetic turf field, locker rooms, and facilities for various events and training programs. It will also be utilized by local youth national teams preparing for upcoming competitions.

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Key Details

•The Piauí center is the seventh opened this year.
•Funding exceeds R$ 20 million from the FIFA Legacy Fund.
•The center includes a FIFA-quality synthetic turf field and training facilities.
•It will host youth programs and training for teams.
•Similar centers have opened recently in several other states.

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11:41 PMYahoo Sports — In Piauí, CBF opens seventh development centre in a year

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The Football Development Center of the State of Piauí was the seventh one inaugurated by the CBF in a single year. At an event held this Thursday (6), the entity officially opened the Piauí unit, lo...
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