Parma, 24 April 2024 – This year marks the third edition of the Copa Crozada, the international tournament of Parma Calcio Academy. Set to take place from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 April 2024, 800 boys and girls, 73 teams and 35 clubs from Italy and abroad will participate. The tournament offers a valuable opportunity for growth, sharing, and competition.

In the spirit of friendship, passion, and fun, the foundational values of the Parma Calcio Academy project, participating clubs will compete in six categories: Pulcini first year, Mixed Pulcini, Esordienti first year, Mixed Esordienti, Primi Calci, and U15 Women. Between the Il Noce stadium in Noceto, where the Women's tournament will take place on Thursday 25 April, the F. Bellè sports centre in San Pancrazio, and the Ennio Tardini stadium in Parma, the Copa Crozada will be an opportunity to share a wonderful experience of football and fun with the boys and girls of the 56 Parma Calcio Academies, strengthening their bond with the region, the city, and the Gialloblu colours.

The tournament finals and the closing ceremony are scheduled for Sunday 28 April, on the field of the Tardini. On Saturday afternoon, participants will be invited to cheer on Parma in the Serie BKT match against Lecco.