Grassroots football clubs are opening doors for marginalised groups across the UK
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Grassroots football clubs are opening doors for marginalised groups across the UK

15 Jul 2026 · Originally published 15 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: The marginalised groups finding community through football
After fleeing Afghanistan, Farishta Karimi has found a new sense of freedom through a local football club in Peckham. Her experience reflects a wider trend of women, disabled players, and minority groups reclaiming grassroots sport to build inclusive communities where they were previously excluded.
Source: Positive.News Greater London
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