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“Dream big and respect other people”: the French football star and UEFA ambassador Eric Abidal gives Football for Friendship Young Journalist an exclusive interview

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The former French international and two-time winner of the Champions League with FC Barcelona supports the Gazprom International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship (F4F) in his capacity as a UEFA ambassador. As part of the Good News Show, he answered the questions of the 15-year-old F4F Young Journalist Irintsoa Rakotomamonjy from Madagascar.

Today, Eric Abidal is a football manager. He told the Young Journalist that the most emotional moment of his career had been his return to his team after an operation following a cancer diagnosis in March 2011. With his children’s cancer charity, which he founded in 2015, he wanted to make a contribution to the fight against this illness. And it was his dream to conquer cancer completely. He added that during the corona pandemic his charity – and also that of his wife – had tried, in spite of the lockdown, to stay in touch with the children it supports, and had visited them in hospital and brought them small gifts.

When Irintsoa told him that boys and girls in the F4F programme played in a team with equal rights, Eric Abidal replied that women’s football had already made enormous progress and was continuing to grow. He was convinced that women are showing the world that they can develop similar abilities to those of men. He predicted that women’s football would have become a global sport in 10 years’ time.

For him, it was very important to experience the emotionality of football on the playing field. But in sport too digitisation was gaining ground. He thought that in 10 years’ time e-sport would be the number one sport. Irintsoa explained that, in the case of F4F, the Championships in 2020 and 2021 were contested in a digital format.

The Young Journalist went on to tell her famous interview partner that the participants in F4F shared the programme’s Nine Values: friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, devotion, victory, traditions and honour. When asked which value was the most important for him, Eric Abidal said it was friendship. For him, this included a good relationship with everyone, teamwork, and respect for others.

As a successful footballer, his advice to young people who are striving for a career in sport was, above all, to respect other people, their parents, their teachers, their trainers and their friends. And they should have big dreams, which of course they would have to work hard to achieve. To see the interview, please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/GhLvsy_tQbQ.

Following the ZOOM-interview with the Young Journalist from the F4F Press Centre, Eric Abidal held a short football training session with the 13-year-old F4F 2021 participant from Belgium Elias Ali Mohamad. After a short warm-up phase, Abidal showed his young training partner a few tricks and encouraged him to practise them with him. This episode can be viewed by clicking on the following video link: https://youtu.be/bsK04TU0ZV8.

Before Eric Abidal, the UEFA ambassadors Luis Garcia from Spain, Kelly Smith from England and Robert Pirès from France had already taken part in #STADIUMISWHEREIAM and had spoken on the Good News Show with the Young Journalist about Football for Friendship, their life and their career.

As part of #STADIUMISWHEREIAM, the following sports stars also showed what they can do: Anton Pawlinow, two-time freestyle world champion from Russia, Andreas Cetkovic, French freestyle football champion with the S3 Freestyle Crew, and the six-time freestyle world champion Mélody Donchet.

George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

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Praxis Tech Partners with Stake to Enhance Global Payment Performance

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Praxis Tech, the leading payment orchestration platform for the iGaming industry, announced its partnership with Stake, the global leader in online entertainment and iGaming. The partnership brings together Stake’s international presence and Praxis’s orchestration technology to deliver faster, more reliable payment experiences for players around the world. The collaboration supports Stake’s operations across multiple continents, ensuring fast, compliant and localised transactions for its growing global player base.

As Stake accelerates its market-by-market expansion into key regions, its growth strategy depends on a flexible payment infrastructure that adapts to local preferences and regulatory requirements. By leveraging rapid PSP integrations and iGaming-focused orchestration capabilities, Praxis empowers Stake to scale strategically and enhance approval performance across global markets. Supported by a strong network of PSP partnerships, Praxis ensures every integration and interaction reflects the highest standards of professionalism and excellence, enabling Stake to expand confidently and efficiently.

“Stake is an industry powerhouse, operating at a pace that few can match. At Praxis, we’re proud to support world-leading iGaming brands like Stake in achieving payment excellence on a global scale. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation, agility, and delivering frictionless, localized payment experiences that elevate the player journey,” said Amit Klatchko, Co-founder and Director of Praxis Tech.

“Our focus at Stake is on scaling globally while maintaining reliability and trust for our players. Through our partnership with Praxis, we’re reinforcing our payment operations to deliver fast, flexible, and secure transactions across all regions,” said Brais Pena, Chief Strategy Officer of Easygo.

This partnership reinforces Praxis’s leadership in iGaming payment orchestration, with its technology consistently enabling top-tier brands to achieve measurable gains in approval rates and operational efficiency.

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EGBA Rolls Out Interactive Site for European Safer Gambling Week

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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is pleased to announce the launch of the official European Safer Gambling Week 2025 (ESGW25) website, available at www.safergambling.eu, marking an important milestone in preparations for this year’s initiative, which will take place from 17-23 November 2025.

The new website serves as a central hub, offering information about the initiative and sharing important resources for both players and industry stakeholders. It features several dedicated sections designed to support player protection and encourage participation in the initiative:

  • Support Resources – A comprehensive help page listing helplines and support services across European countries, including contact information for national helplines and self-exclusion systems. Players can find confidential support in their local language.
  • Events Programme – The growing agenda of conferences, workshops, and webinars taking place throughout the week, covering key topics in player protection. Stakeholders can register for events and view the full programme.
  • Safer Gambling Tips – Guidance for players, including warning signs to watch for, practical tips to stay in control, and the core safer gambling messages that form the foundation of this year’s initiative.

Join This Year’s Initiative

Now in its fifth year, ESGW25 brings together stakeholders across Europe’s gambling sector in a common mission to promote safe and sustainable play. Last year’s edition brought together 195 organisations from 26 countries, reaching 3.1 million people with important safety messages through a coordinated social media campaign, educational events, and stakeholder collaboration.

Get Involved

Operators, regulators, support organisations, trade associations, technology providers, and other sector stakeholders are invited to participate in ESGW25. Campaign graphics are available in 27 languages and can be requested through the website. For the full events agenda and information on how to get involved, visit www.safergambling.eu.

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CT Interactive strengthens presence in Slovakia with launch of new games on Tipos.sk

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CT Interactive has expanded its footprint in the regulated Slovak market with the launch of a new portfolio of high-quality games on Tipos.sk. The portfolio features a selection of popular slots, including 20 Mega Star, 50 Treasures, 100 x Fresh, Dancing Dragons, Lucky 3 Penguins, and more, with five titles offering the innovative Buy Bonus feature to enhance gameplay strategy and player choice.

The launch will be accompanied by an exclusive tournament with attractive prize pools, providing players with an engaging experience while boosting traffic and visibility on Tipos.sk.

“Our newly certified portfolio delivers a fresh and dynamic gaming experience tailored for the Slovak audience,” said Ivan Zoumpalov, Regional Manager for the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic.

Martin Ivanov, Chief Operating Officer at CT Interactive, added: “The expansion of our content offering on Tipos.sk represents a major step in our broader international growth strategy. We are pleased to deliver a compelling and diverse array of content to our esteemed partner, while reaffirming our long-term commitment to the Slovak market.”

This expansion underscores CT Interactive’s dedication to innovation, regulatory compliance, and delivering premium gaming content to players across global markets.

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