In the community

Football is not only a game

Football is not only about a game, that gives joy to the fans, but the more important role the club plays in the local community, which helps to keep the club popular. This is the philosophy which Videoton Football Club follows. The club believes that it is especially important to have a working relationship with their partners in the community. It is not by accident that owner, Istvan Garancsi, decided to have the Maltese charity services displayed on the players shirts. The club also plays an important role in local youth football, which is known as the VUK program. Videoton FC want to take advantage of the popularity of both football and the footballers to help those who are less fortunate and need help.

(Left) Players of Videoton FC regularly take part in various events. One of the most recent events was the Smart Grant foundation. This is a charity helps out in the local city, and Vidi players Zsolt Dveri and Daniel Nagy were on hand to help distribute food and clothing.

(Right) We proudly remember the wife of the clubs former player Attila Kriston, the tragic death of the son of Lajos Takacs, and the collection made for the sick Zsolt Ecker.

(Left) SZENA are regular visitors to Videoton games, as guests of Fehervar FC Ltd. The Szekesfehervar organisation signed an agreement with a special home that looks after children with mild disabilities and childrens homes within the Feher county.

(Right) The club distribute 100 tickets, before some games to the local tourist office, who then hand them out to pensioners and students, as well as to the psychiatric ward at the local St. George Hospital.

The club launched some interesting schemes in the Autumn.
Players from the first division make weekly visits to local schools, where they participate in physical education lessons with school children. The emphasis is placed on a healthy, sporting life and to use their spare time well. The visits include a question and answer session, a game of football and time for signed photos to be given out. The players arrive with gifts from the football club, which is handed out to the keen youngsters at the local schools. Presents include signed footballs, tickets, Videoton pennants and other special items that the young kids happily accept.