Lancing player Charlie Gibson has been called up to represent England in the Under 23 6-a-side World Cup in Croatia in October. The Minifootball World Cup is the pinnacle event in the sport, and the largest competition organized by the World Minifootball Federation (WMF). Played in the 6-a-side category, it takes place every two years, drawing teams from across the globe to vie for the title of Minifootball World Champions.

U23 Minifootball World Cup 2024 will be hosted in the picturesque town of Mali Lošinj, Croatia and is set to run from October 7th to October 10th, 2024, against the backdrop of Croatia’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, providing an unforgettable setting for this premier international showcase.

The U23 Minifootball World Cup will bring together the most talented young players in the sport. The tournament will highlight the diversity and skill that define Minifootball, with passionate amateur players displaying remarkable abilities and competing at an exceptional level and Lancing defender Charlie Gibson said ‘I am excited about the opportunity to play in such a prestigious tournament’.

Lancing Chairman Barry Sutton said ‘It is a proud moment for Lancing Football Club to have one of our players play in this World Cup tournament and it is testament to Charlie’s hard work and quality.’

With 11 other teams from as far afield as India, Iraq, Azerbijan and Mauritania as well as European countries such as Croatia, Serbia and Ukraine competing, this is sure to be a tough test for the Lancing player.

Charlie is looking for sponsorship for the event so if you would be interested in sponsoring Charlie and/or the team the please contact charliegibson450@gmail.com for additional information. There will be flyers available at the game to explain what benefits sponsorship of Charlie will bring.