Villeneuve-d’Ascq Foot-Fauteuil Crowned French Champions 2025
Villeneuve-d’Ascq Foot-Fauteuil triumphs as French champions and prepares for major competitions.
Key Points
- • Villeneuve-d'Ascq crowned French champions on June 1, 2025.
- • Cup final on June 14 and Powerchair World Cup from June 21-28, 2025.
- • The World Cup features eight teams including Argentina, Australia, and England.
- • beIN SPORTS sponsors 50 amateur teams, enhancing support for disability football.
On June 1, 2025, the Villeneuve-d’Ascq Foot-Fauteuil team clinched the title of French champions, finishing their season in a closely contested match against Chatenay Malabry, where they emerged victorious by just one point. The team's success marks a triumphant return to the top of French disability football.
As they celebrate their national championship, Villeneuve-d’Ascq is setting sights on two upcoming competitions: the Coupe de France final on June 14, and the inaugural Powerchair World Cup, scheduled for June 21-28, 2025, in Paris. This World Cup, organized by the Fédération internationale de Powerchair (FIPFA) in collaboration with Upsilon Chatenay Malabry, will feature eight elite teams, including representatives from Argentina, Australia, England, Mexico, and Uruguay, alongside the French teams.
Youcef Ayad Zeddam, a player from the victorious team, expressed his joy, stating, "The title was decided in our last match against Chatenay Malabry, and we finish the season just one point ahead of them. We are thrilled to reclaim the title of champions of France. This is just the first step; the adventure is not over! We look forward to the Coupe de France and the World Cup, hoping for the same excitement!"
In support of grassroots football initiatives, beIN SPORTS has launched the beIN SQUAD program, which sponsors 50 amateur football teams across France, including 10 teams for people with disabilities. Each team receives tailored eco-friendly kits, promoting the growth of sports at the community level.