The Strong Side

It's official — The Strong Side has landed in Brazil 🇧🇷

And we've got our sights set on the 2027 Women’s World Cup 👀

#TheStrongSide #EndGBV #SafeStadiums #GameDaySafety

The Strong Side™ launches pilot program in Brazil - The Strong Side The team heads to Brazil to launch The Strong Side, to make every football fan, player, and staff member feel safe, confident and included.

The Strong Side™ launches pilot program in Brazil 🇧🇷⚽️

#TheStrongSide #FootballForAll #ProtectTheFans #StopGBV

Spain is positioned to lead the way in violence prevention and we're proud to support that leadership.

Together, we're building a future where everyone can experience the beautiful game in safety and joy — on and off the pitch.

#NoExcuse #ActToEndViolence #StopGBV #TheStrongSide

Looking ahead: As we #FightForward to end game day and gender-based violence, sexism, and discrimination, we're encouraged by the genuine commitment we're seeing from partners across Europe.

Our recent visits to Spain and the UK have sparked meaningful connections with football clubs, corporate sponsors, and government agencies — all united around a shared vision of making stadiums and sport spaces safer for everyone.

Why this matters: This marks an exciting milestone in our European expansion while focusing on the upcoming 25N, marking the start of #OrangeTheWorld #16daysofactivism

We've presented The Strong Side to
@igualdadgob.bsky.social as part of their #EspañaTeProtege en el Deporte, strengthening prevention, protection, & support systems for women against GBV across all sectors — including sports. ⚽️

The Strong Side - The Strong Side United for Safe and Fair Play The International Association of ESD Professionals invites football clubs to lead the way in preventing gender-based violence by integrating Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD...

@edgeofsports.bsky.social — Love your work on sport and social justice. I’m with The Strong Side— a global initiative helping football clubs prevent gender-based violence and make stadiums safer.

Thought it might resonate: www.thestrongside.team

It's official, we've gone global

https://www.thestrongside.team/press-release/global-launch-of-the-strong-side-a-game-changing-fan-safety-and-empowerment-program-for-sports/

#TheStrongSide #SafeStadiums #StopGBV #GameDaySafety

🗣️ Conversations change culture. We help football clubs start the right conversations—about respect, safety & violence prevention. The Strong Side is here to help

➡️ www.thestrongside.team

🌍 Football is global. So is the challenge of violence. At The Strong Side, we give clubs everywhere the tools to make their communities safer, one match at a time.

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💥 Football is passion. But sometimes, passion spills over in harmful ways. That’s where we come in. The Strong Side uses the game to prevent violence & build stronger communities. Join us ➡️ www.thestrongside.team #FootballForGood

Should emotional-intelligence training be mandatory in youth academies?

⚽ Football has the power to inspire, unite… and prevent violence. Yes, really. At The Strong Side, we turn the pitch into a platform for positive change. Curious? ➡️ www.thestrongside.team

🛡️ Imagine a football club where building character is as important as building fitness. That’s The Strong Side. Violence prevention, leadership & respect, all through the game we love. ⚽ www.thestrongside.team

✨ Every pass, every goal, every cheer—it all means something. Why not make it mean safety, respect & community strength too? The Strong Side shows clubs how.

Learn more ➡️ www.thestrongside.team

What roles should captains play in modeling healthy behavior after intense matches?

We measure real-world impact—like lower violence rates post-program. Learn more: www.thestrongside.team

🙌 We believe football can tackle more than goals—it can tackle violence. The Strong Side works with clubs to create safer environments on & off the field. Get involved ➡️ www.thestrongside.team

Are fair-play awards enough—or should good emotional behavior also be part of club accolades?

@RichardMasters Premier League CEO— would support from the PL help scale Strong Side's impact across all clubs?

💡 Clubs, coaches, players—what if you could prevent violence before it happens? You can. The Strong Side equips football communities with practical, proven tools. www.thestrongside.team

What does a truly strong football culture look like? ⚽

It’s not just about winning — it’s about building safe, respectful spaces where everyone is heard. 💬💪🏿

Alex Scott said it best — and The Strong Side helps clubs make it real.
www. thestrongside.team

🎉 Football is more than 90 minutes—it’s a lifestyle, a community, a responsibility. At The Strong Side, we help clubs use that influence to create lasting, positive change. Join the team ➡️ www.thestrongside.team

Spirited post-match celebrations—where is the line between passion and risk?

A packed stadium should be your club’s greatest asset — not a risk.

📊 Clubs with strong safety policies see up to 30% higher matchday satisfaction (UEFA, 2022)

Safe fans. Stronger clubs.

Join The Strong Side 👉 www.thestrongside.team

⚽❤️ The Strong Side = Football with a purpose. We train clubs & communities to prevent violence, support healthy relationships & build resilience. Want in? ➡️ www.thestrongside.team

@AnnaKessel  Anna, as Women in Football founder, your voice matters.
Would love your thoughts on tools like The Strong Side for women's teams.

Football doesn't just reflect society, it shapes it.

If we want safe streets, we need safe stands.
If we want respect in life, we need respect in the game.

Clubs have power. Let’s use it.
Learn more about the movement for united safe stadium.

📈 Matt, data tells stories—and some of the hardest unfold off the pitch, like the rise in match day violence.

As The Strong Side launches its prevention program, what’s the one statistic you’d track first to understand the scale of the problem?

@mattfurniss.bsky.social @optaanalyst.optajoe.com