Archive – Marveld Tournament

Barcelona wins the 34th Marveld Tournament

9 June 2024

"The level of football is unprecedented"By: Henri WalterbosGROENLO - "We now ask for your attention for the anthems of FC Barcelona and Palmeiras." It is…

Shakhmurat Dauletov (KRC Genk) scores on debut!

9 June 2024

It’s clear that the Marveld Tournament has a broad international character. Teams and players from numerous different countries and continents have participated recently. While going…

Oliver Korch and FC Nordsjaelland head home satisfied

9 June 2024

The cross-final between FC Nordsjaelland and Feyenoord has just been played and ended with a winning goal just before the final whistle. As a result,…

Football father Nordin Wooter

9 June 2024

Nordin Wooter spotted at the Marveld Tournament? Indeed, this time not as the coach of Ajax U-15 but as the father of his son Rocke…

Shuryjano Cornecion: The Cover Star of Marveld Tournament 2024

9 June 2024

Yes, and then suddenly you find yourself on a banner, as big as a construction fence. That's what happened to Shuryjano Cornecion, a player for…

4000 Fewer Bottles of Waste Thanks to Reusable Water Bottles

9 June 2024

Last year, they made their debut at the Marveld tournament: the specially purchased water bottles for all players, sponsored by Damen Gifts BV from Lichtenvoorde.…

‘Should there be a knot in the bag?’

9 June 2024

In the back corner of the sports hall, a few ladies are busily packing numerous lunch packages. At the Marveld tournament, everything is really thought…

For he’s a jolly good fellow!

9 June 2024

Imagine having your birthday during the Marveld tournament. Double celebration, then. No birthday party at home, but you won’t be forgotten. Certainly not! As you…

“Turn away, Jay-Sean!”

9 June 2024

This shout comes from Natascha Tuur, standing behind the goal of the Nordsjaelland goalkeeper, during the semi-final against her son Jay-Sean, who plays for Feyenoord…

Dishwashing Hits

9 June 2024

The men of the dishwashing team deliver a top performance every year. Where do the men get their inspiration and enthusiasm from? PannaNews went investigating.…

From matchwinner to assistant coach

9 June 2024

This time he is mainly present as an observing assistant coach with his club PSV in Groenlo, as he was also last week at the…

Recovery mode

9 June 2024

A remarkable sight in the locker room of the sports café. There, several players from Palmeiras are sitting in a row, recovering from their recently…

Oooohhhh, noooo, aaahhh, yeeeeeeees!

9 June 2024

Similar exclamations fill the air in the stands as the FC Barcelona-Grol match approaches its conclusion on Friday night. It's incredibly tense, almost unbearable, as…

El Presidente, the trophy is back!

9 June 2024

Richard Pabon, director of the youth team at Palmeiras, can't have an interview without that one question about the trophy won last year coming up.…

Goed geDaan (Well Done)

9 June 2024

A snapshot from the past that we are very proud of. Daan Rots in action at the Marveld Tournament 2016. How he looked forward to…

你好，格罗恩洛!

9 June 2024

Hello, Groenlo! During the 34th edition of the Marveld Tournament, a team from China is participating for the first time: the Chinese Football Boys. This…

Busy Lizzy

9 June 2024

She has been refereeing at the Marveld Tournament for several years, but she has more skills than just officiating games. Lizzy van der Helm; FIFA…

Ode to Appie

9 June 2024

34 – This is not only the number of editions of the Marveld Tournament, but also the jersey number Abdelhak 'Appie' Nouri wore when he…

Lianne Lindner back at Den Elshof

9 June 2024

Vive la France! This year, a French football club is participating in the Marveld Tournament again, and so Lianne Lindner is back in action. Lianne…

FC Twente scout Jan Kemkens

9 June 2024

"We're really on the up again" Jan Kemkens has been a familiar face at the Marveld tournament for many years (since the beginning of the tournament!),…

The gatekeepers of the tournament

9 June 2024

"All good, all good, all good..." sounds at the entrance. The gatekeepers of the tournament, that's how you could call them, check if the visitors…

Let’s go, Dortmund!

9 June 2024

For the fourth time, Borussia Dortmund has traveled to the Marveld Tournament in Groenlo. After previous participations in 1997, 1998, and 2017, they are back…

Intern

9 June 2024

Ask 11-year-old Hannah what she wants to be when she grows up, and she answers without hesitation: "Newsreader!" What could be more fun than interning…

The ‘Referee Brothers’: Stan and Kay

9 June 2024

When you look at the photo albums of Kay Meijer (assistant referee) on social media, you often see pictures of Stan Smit (referee). These top…

David Toxopeus, Head Coach of Feyenoord

9 June 2024

"It's really top" David Toxopeus, head coach of Feyenoord U15, won the national championship last Tuesday by winning the decisive final 2-0 against FC Utrecht, marking…

Jeroen Manschot Debuts in Groenlo

8 June 2024

"I know the tournament from good stories" Until last Wednesday, he didn’t know that he would be refereeing the kick-off of Grol – KRC Genk on…

Ajax Scout Rob Kaalse

8 June 2024

Rob Kaalse has been coming to the Marveld Tournament here in Groenlo for 30 years. He is responsible for the middle and upper levels of…

What a stunt!!

8 June 2024

"We had made a checklist of what we all wanted to achieve. We scored a goal against Genk and led, and we drew against Barça.…

Like father, like son

8 June 2024

Last year, Jesse (18) Ebbers made his debut as a footballer at the Marveld Tournament and also scored twice for Grol. Also a video with…

Sightseeing

8 June 2024

Most teams arrived in Groenlo on Friday morning, while several teams had already settled in Groenlo earlier. Besides training and team meetings, the teams thoroughly…

Hurry to the tap!

8 June 2024

Last year, the special 'Marveld bottles' made their debut for the participating teams. Each team received a crate with their own bottles, which helped to…

‘Enjoy the tournament weekend’

8 June 2024

While the last team photos are being taken outside, the teams are slowly trickling in and heading towards their designated long tables in the sports…

“Jealous of the boys, that they get to experience this”

8 June 2024

"Ohhh ahhh" echoes in a still empty sports hall that has been transformed into a restaurant/reception area. "It looks fantastic and professional." While volunteers are…

3, 2, 1… line up and dig in!

8 June 2024

As the smoke from the sponsor evening has barely cleared, the sports hall is already transformed into a full-fledged restaurant equipped with all the comforts.…

Volunteer Celebration

8 June 2024

The Marveld Tournament thrives thanks to its sponsors and over 200 volunteers. Young and old are eager to roll up their sleeves to ensure the…

Football and Religion

8 June 2024

We see them more and more often on the football field: players with their hands raised, players making the sign of the cross, players kissing…

Amateur Coaches Visit the Marveld Tournament

8 June 2024

Under the leadership of Mark Reinders and Bjorn Koldeweij from Groenlo, head coaches of VV Reünie from Borculo and SC Meddo, thirteen amateur coaches from…

Livestream Tournament weekend

7 June 2024

Again this year, the tournament can be followed via a livestream. Our partner ‘USF Sport’ will provide this livestream. Friday: pitch 1 – free, pitches 2…

Traffic disruption N18

5 June 2024

During the tournament weekend (6 June to 9 June), there will be roadworks on the N18 between Varsseveld and Enschede at night (between 20:00 and…

PSV and Palmeiras play opening game 34th International Marveld Tournament

28 April 2024

In the weekend of June 7, 8 and 9 the 34th International Marveld Tournament will be held on Sportpark Den Elshof in Groenlo. In the…

Fantastic line-up for 34th edition International Marveld Tournament 2024

26 April 2024

In recent weeks, the board of the Stichting Internationaal Marveldtoernooi has announced, through six short videos, the participants for the 34th edition, to be held…

12 Participants 34th Marveld tournament known

8 April 2024

The 12 participants for the 34th edition of the International Marveld Tournament have been announced. It has become another fine list of top teams from…

Eleventh and twelfth participant 34th Edition announced!

31 March 2024

The 34th International Marveld Tournament presents the next two participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/nywLaXnbZng Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Ninth and tenth participant 34th Edition announced!

30 March 2024

The 34th International Marveld Tournament presents the next two participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/xn3-dBPa0pM Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Seventh and eight participant 34th Edition announced!

28 March 2024

Het 34e Internationaal Marveldtoernooi presenteert de volgende twee deelnemende ploegen! Nieuwsgierig naar de andere deelnemende teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/qFnUSBfA7L8 Volg ons op: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Fifth and sixt participant 34th Edition announced!

26 March 2024

The 34th International Marveld Tournament presents the next two participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/xOwN2QqMq4I Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Third and fourth participant 34th Edition announced!

24 March 2024

The 34th International Marveld Tournament presents the next two participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/GS5JrbadASI Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

First two participants 34th Edition announced!

23 March 2024

The 34th International Marveld Tournament presents the first two participating teams teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/Gf5cyfrcpFY Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Announcing participants 34th International Marveld Tournament

22 March 2024

We’ve been waiting for a long time, but over the next few days we’ll be announcing the 12 competing teams for the 34th International Marveld…

Photo collage International Marveld Tournament 2023 ready

16 August 2023

It has been several months since the International Marveld Tournament 2023 took place. Also this year it was another old-fashioned successful tournament, which we look…

Relive the tournament once more!

15 June 2023

It has been almost two weeks since Palmeiras crowned itself the winner of the 33rd edition of the Marveld Tournament. It has been a wonderful…

33rd Marveld tournament one big football party

4 June 2023

The 33rd edition of the International Marveld Tournament goes into the books as one of the best attended editions. "On Friday evening we only had…

Referees Lizzy van der Helm and Diana Snoeren

4 June 2023

"I can discuss refereeing with other referees here, and when we're on the field, we aim to deliver a top performance." Right after the Leverkusen -…

Referee Danny Makkelie makes his debut at the Marveld Tournament

4 June 2023

"You have more of an educational role in youth matches" A world-class referee among future world champions, Danny Makkelie is one of the finest referees in…

Erik ten Hag’s Influence Evident in Manchester United Youth Team

4 June 2023

"He aims to create a certain mindset among the youth players that is in line with his vision of football." Rick Ashcroft serves as the coach…

Tournament of Great Importance for Player Development

4 June 2023

The last time FC Schalke 04 participated in the Marveldtoernooi was in 2006. They had heard stories about the tournament and its development and are…

Groenlo’s Debutante Ball

4 June 2023

For the players of the local SV, it is certainly a lot of fun to participate in this tournament, especially when it's their first time.…

“Das nächste Jahr sind wir wieder da!”

4 June 2023

They have been frequent participants since the beginning, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. They were the first German club to take part in the Marveld Tournament. "Traditionally,…

Isn’t technology wonderful?

4 June 2023

As a spectator, you might have noticed the large tripods positioned next to the fields. But what exactly are these devices? We have heard this…

Good examples follow good practices

4 June 2023

Good examples follow good practices A heartwarming and simultaneously admirable scene. Should the elderly generally set a positive example to prepare the younger generation for the…

Learned young…

4 June 2023

330 volunteers are active during and before the tournament. They range in age from young teens to people in their 80s. On Saturday evening, we…

FA Cup Fever in the Sports Pub

4 June 2023

They sat together, mingling in the sports pub, united in their passion. Positioned near the screen were the Manchester United staff members and fans from…

Nikki stands her ground

4 June 2023

Voetbal doet Nikki Meusert al vanaf haar zesde. “Ik heb ook nog even op ballet gezeten”, lacht Nikki. “Maar dat werd hem niet. Dat kon…

Marveld Tournament: A Homecoming for the PSV Manager

4 June 2023

“Hey Björn!” Terwijl we hem aanspreken voor een gesprekje, wordt hij al meerdere keren begroet. Het is duidelijk een bekend gezicht op het Marveldtoernooi. En…

Rayan Taouil: Another Grol talent at FC Twente

4 June 2023

Als jonge Grolse jongen begon hij met voetballen bij de plaatselijke sv. Al snel was duidelijk dat hij een begenadigd voetballer was. Dat bleef ook…

Champion volunteers at Marveld Tournament

3 June 2023

On Monday, they departed, followed by seven buses filled with supporters, heading to Didam for the championship match against Grol 1. Just under a week…

Kids’ Paradise

3 June 2023

The Marveld Tournament is, of course, primarily about football. However, a 3-day tournament wouldn't be complete without the well-known side activities. These activities provide a…

Enjoyment at the FC Twente Heracles Academy

3 June 2023

"Our message to the boys is: enjoy and make sure you never forget this!" Once again, the joint FC Twente/Heracles youth academy is participating in this…

Insured Protection

3 June 2023

Univé has been one of the many sponsors we are immensely proud of and can always rely on and trust for many years. We have…

Charity International Marveld Tournament

3 June 2023

The fact that the International Marveld Tournament is a sporting event for the whole community, encompassing all age groups, is evident from the organization's dedication…

“Remember this weekend as one of the highlights in your football education!”

3 June 2023

It is Friday, June 2nd, and the clock reads half-past one. The players from all participating teams and their coaches have taken their seats in…

A Weekend Getaway in Your Own City

3 June 2023

Since the very first edition of the Marveld Tournament, the participating teams have been accommodated in the beautiful bungalows of the neighboring Marveld Recreatie. While…

Get In

3 June 2023

In 2018, he competed with Barcelona at the Marveld Tournament and returned to Catalonia as a 'campione'. Since then, his reputation and fame have skyrocketed.…

Balcony Scene

3 June 2023

Rotterdam boasts its Coolsingel, while Amsterdam has its Leidseplein when it comes to celebrations. However, there is always the pinnacle: the steps of Groenlo Town…

Dress Choices and Fair Play

2 June 2023

Before the football spectacle kicks off on Friday evening, a final meeting takes place involving the organizers, referees, and team staff. Led by Karel van…

Sponsor evening Marveld Tournament

2 June 2023

While the players eagerly await the tournament to compete with their peers at the highest level, sponsors and partners of Grol and the Marveldtoernooi look…

LiveVision will provide livestreams Marveld Tournament 2023

1 June 2023

LiveVision will provide livestreams from all the pitches of the Marveld Tournament. To do so, the company is deploying three telescopic masts, normally found on…

FC Schalke 04 replaces Fenerbahçe SK at Marveld Tournament 2023

6 May 2023

On Thursday evening, the Board International Marveld Tournament received a disappointing message from participant Fenerbahçe SK. Due to circumstances, the club unfortunately cannot travel to…

FC Barcelona and Ajax play opening game 33rd International Marveld Tournament

28 April 2023

In the weekend of June 2, 3 and 4 the 33rd International Marveld Tournament will be held on Sportpark Den Elshof in Groenlo. In the…

Fantastic line-up for 33rd edition International Marveld Tournament 2023

28 April 2023

In recent weeks, the board of the Stichting Internationaal Marveldtoernooi has announced, through six short videos, the participants for the 33rd edition, to be held…

Eleventh and twelfth participant 33rd Edition announced!

1 April 2023

The 33rd International Marveld Tournament presents the next two participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/9a65KoEqhxo Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Ninth and tenth participant 33rd Edition announced!

30 March 2023

The 33rd International Marveld Tournament presents the next two participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/QR-t9YEbOEo Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Seventh and eight participant 33rd Edition announced!

28 March 2023

The 33rd International Marveld Tournament presents the next two participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/cTLXjXrplU0 Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Fifth and sixt participant 33rd Edition announced!

26 March 2023

The 33rd International Marveld Tournament presents the next two participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/Z56EjXc5ie4 Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Third and fourth participant 33rd Edition announced!

25 March 2023

The 33rd International Marveld Tournament presents the next two participating teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/UibBs5v5FaE Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

First two participants 33rd Edition announced!

25 March 2023

The 33rd International Marveld Tournament presents the first two participating teams teams! Curious about the other participating teams? Stay tuned! https://youtu.be/fApmXWOesMY Follow us: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Announcing participants 33rd International Marveld Tournament

24 March 2023

We've been waiting for a long time, but over the next few days we'll be announcing the 12 competing teams for the 33rd International Marveld…

Cody Gakpo vs. Christian Pulisic

2 December 2022

In 2013, they played together at the Marveld tournament. Tomorrow afternoon they will face each at 16:00 hours in the 1/8 final of the World…

Players Marveld Tournament playing at the World Cup in Qatar

29 November 2022

The Marveld Tournament is one of the many international Youth Tournaments in the world. Tournaments where players can already test themselves on a high level.…

Photo collage International Marveld Tournament 2022 ready

5 October 2022

It has been several months since the International Marveld Tournament 2022 took place. After two years of absence, it was another old-fashioned successful tournament, which…

Marveld Tournament on ESPN and Ajax TV

15 July 2022

During the past International Marveldtoernooi Ajax TV has filmed and followed their Ajax O15 team. A 22-minute mini-documentary was made of this: Win or Learn…

FC Barcelona wins 32nd edition International Marveldtoernooi

12 June 2022

When the national anthem of Germany and the anthem of FC Barcelona have sounded, the smallest pups of Grol, dressed in the shirts of all…

Romping around

12 June 2022

Fathers and mothers enjoy playing football and the smallest children have fun with the side activities. Under the inspiring guidance of volunteers and employees of…

Jikke Huinink, only girl taking part in tournament

12 June 2022

"A boy like that doesn't want to lose to me…". A few years ago Jikke Huinink came over from VIOS Beltrum to Grol where she played…

Slavia Prague: coach Robert Barborik

12 June 2022

"For me the most important thing is to play good combination football and to score goals". Robert Barborik is the coach of Slavia Prague's under-15 team.…

Borussia Mönchengladbach proud to participate in Marveld Tournament

12 June 2022

Speaking to the Romanian-born head coach of the under 15s, Mihai Enache, pictured here with team coach Mohlin Walterbos. "We are all here for the first…

Rainbow armband

12 June 2022

How nice it is to see that also in this age group the captain (thus the whole team and the association like here VfL Wolfsburg)…

High-quality tournament

12 June 2022

Kasper Lund Jørgensen is present at the tournament as assistant coach of the under-15 team of Denmark-based Odense BK. He is lyrical, praising everything from…

Gallery

12 June 2022

View the best photos of the Marveld Tournament here and enjoy again 3 days of international top football. Below you find a selection of pictures of…

Shooting the shopping cart

11 June 2022

For years a fixed tradition as a break act on the main field, shooting the shopping cart! There is no shortage of enthusiasm. They have…

Schlachtenbummler!

11 June 2022

Along the line at Borussia Mönchengladbach someone stands with a big drum. It is Michael Fürst and for the first time at the tournament. He…

Happy birthday!

11 June 2022

Just imagine being invited to play in the Marveld International Tournament and then having birthday too. Double the party! One of the traditions that arose…

Marveld Tournament: Sweet shop for scouts

11 June 2022

They sit brotherly next to each other, while beeing each other's competitors at the same time: Erik Tammer, former professional from a.o. Ajax, Heerenveen and…

Grol: Full of expectation…

11 June 2022

"The tournament is a success if we don't come last and if we win once." For the teams of all those professional football clubs it is…

Livestream

10 June 2022

You can't come to the Marveld Tournament? Are you resting on the couch at home or just not at the tournament every day? Or do…

VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Marveld Tournament 2022

11 May 2022

Cancellations by Manchester United and Bayer 04 Leverkusen In the past month the International Marveld Tournament Board had to deal with two cancellations. Namely: Bayer 04…

Feyenoord and Ajax play opening game 32nd International Marveld Tournament

12 April 2022

In the weekend of June 10, 11 and 12 the 32nd International Marveld Tournament will be held on Sportpark Den Elshof in Groenlo. On March…

Fantastic line-up for 32nd edition International Marveld Tournament 2022

21 March 2022

On Saturday 19 March the board of the International Marveld Tournament announced the participants for the 32nd edition, which will be held in the weekend…

Anne-Marie Elshof new member of the board of the International Marveld Tournament

19 November 2021

From November 15, Anne-Marie Elshof is added to the board of the International Marveld Tournament. She fills the vacancy that was created by the step…

Quint Kristen new in the organization of the International Marveld Tournament

22 October 2021

The board of the International Marveld Tournament is happy with the expansion of the board with Quint Kristen. Quint will primarily help with the organization surrounding…

Quint Kristen nieuw in organisatie Internationaal Marveldtoernooi

22 October 2021

Het bestuur van het Internationaal Marveldtoernooi is blij met de uitbreiding van het bestuur met Quint Kristen. Quint zal in eerste instantie met name helpen bij…

36 Players at EURO 2020 also played in Groenlo

13 June 2021

Tonight the Netherlands will start against Ukraine at UEFA EURO 2020. In the selection of the Netherlands no fewer than 13 players who have also…

Marveld Tournament 2022

4 June 2021

So unfortunately no International Marveld Tournament this year and also the LITE edition had to be cancelled. We are therefore looking forward to 2022. We…

Also NO Marveldtoernooi LITE

14 May 2021

After the regular version was cancelled in February, it was finally decided last week NOT to have an International Marveld Tournament LITE this year either. The…

Marveld Tournament investigates LITE version

12 February 2021

In 2021 there will be NO REGULAR International Marveld Tournament. The tournament organization has in recent months closely followed the developments regarding Covid-19 and has…

User-friendly new website International Marveld Tournament

12 February 2021

The International Marveld Tournament launched a new website on Friday February 12. The new website is not only suited for desktop, but also for cell…