We have all seen on the news, wherever we are in the world, the awful scenes in Minneapolis, where George Floyd was killed. A policeman has been charged with his murder and his death has sparked widespread condemnation and outrage throughout America, with the protests spreading around the world. A Black Lives Matter march is…
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We are delighted that the latest Leisure Leagues Prize Draw is happening again tonight – and there is a chance for you to win! Another in the Stay At Home Series of Lockdown editions, will see not just a brand new challenge but a special prize. This episode will resonate with those who have been…
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The First XI series finally gets to Wales today as their Coach, Barry John, comes under the spotlight. Barry has piloted his country at the last two ISF, Leisure Leagues inspired World Cups, as well as other international tournaments. His side have won the Home Nations tournament in the past, come close in last year’s…
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The First XI series has really shown us all how the great sport of 6 a side football has the ability to bring us all together like nothing else. “Community” means more here than the places where our leagues operate across the world. It runs deeper. It’s a bond. Over the last couple of weeks,…
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There were many new teams in the Socca World Cup in 2019 as it became the fastest growing sport in the world. All of them brought so much, and that is certainly true of Nigeria. Few indeed, made the impression on the UK teams that they did. So it was a great pleasure to speak…
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As we wrote earlier this week, it is Mental Health Awareness Week In The UK. We thought this story of the inspiring young referee, Lucy Briggs needed to be heard – never has the need for good mental health been more important. Lucy is also a Leisure Leagues Partner, and here she tells the LL…
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The fact it is Mental Health Awareness week has gone a little under the radar this year, with everything else going on. But that doesn’t make it any the less important. There haven’t been many good things about coronavirus, but the way we have seen communities pull together and help the vulnerable must be right…
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Footballers are heroes to millions. Everyone reading this had a favourite player growing up – you might still have one. They carry our hopes, our dreams, and our passion on their shoulders. That’s the best thing about what we do. Never mind the football, the World Cup, the Champions Leagues, the massive events. Somehow it…
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Last week we began our new series designed to bring the world together with 6 a side football. We started at the top, with ISF Chief Exec, Thanos Papadopoulos, who gave us an insight into his life away from 6 a side football. Today, we have another of the top team. Martin Cassidy. One of…
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Earlier this week we ran the first part of a wonderful interview with one of the coach’s of the World Cup winning Russian team, Dmitry Smirnov, who piloted them to the incredible success with his brother, Artem. In part one he focussed on the emotions of the sport, and the discipline required in getting a…
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