France/LFP: LOSC Lille to host the 5^th Childhood Defenders Tournament on 16/11/2025

The Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy (Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Nord), home of LOSC Lille (Ligue 1 McDonald's), will host the fifth edition of the Tournoi des Défenseurs de l'Enfance (Childhood Defenders Tournament) on Sunday 16/11/2025, announced the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) on 04/11/2025.

"Before facing off on the pitch, the children will enjoy a special experience at Kipstadium, a centre for team sports design, where they will get a behind-the-scenes look and take part in fun activities. The next day, LOSC Lille will welcome them to the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, which will be transformed into a huge playground for the occasion. The pitch, divided into several fields, will offer children playing conditions similar to those of the professional team, marking a new step forward in professional football for all. In the stands of the stadium, the club and Decathlon will set up numerous activities for children," said the league.

The event is co-organised by the LFP, the French National Convention of Child Protection Associations (CNAPE) and its ambassador, Mohamed…