'Some of these kids haven't got families or parents to support them.' 🥊🚔Former professional boxer Tony Bellew told Nihal Arthanayake about how Weapons Down Gloves Up ⚪️ aims to reduce knife crime while getting young people in the community qualified and work ready. 🎧Listen back on BBC Sounds📲

💬 “I am extremely proud of the ground-breaking work we have achieved over the last two and a half years – the AIMS network has grown considerably." Riz Rehman A fantastic turnout for today's PFA Asian Inclusion Mentoring Scheme Development Day. 👏🙌

Our new National Team crest, a nod to the past but set for the future A symbol that represents our pride, passion, ambition and truly celebrates our iconic Shamrock ☘️⚽️ ​ #IrelandFootball | #WeAreOne

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FAI condemns online abuse of Ireland underage players Full statement ➡️ fai.ie/domestic/news/…

The FAI has today announced details of its football pathways consultation process The consultation process will inform a new strategy for the development of football in Ireland More here 👉 fai.ie/domestic/news/…

“They’ll see a group of players who love playing for their country…I’ve no doubts the nation will get behind them.” 🇮🇪💪 Ireland MU17 Head Coach Colin O’Brien looks ahead to the #U17EURO - it all starts on Wednesday Full interview 👉 youtu.be/hC2UHscVOAg #IRLU17 | #COYBIG

'It's the cruellest, nastiest, disease.. this is a very special young lady and she gets me in tears every time' Former footballer Graeme Souness told #BBCBreakfast why he's swimming the Channel to raise funds for the charity DEBRA - details on their website

Name: Toby Bull Age: 20 Position: Goalkeeper Location: West Sussex Previous Clubs: Brighton for 10 years, had 2 loan spells played approximately 40 step 3 games Level looking for: Step 1-3

“I genuinely believe sport has the power to change lives and Academies are leading the way.” Nick Cox - A rallying cry for Academies #TGGLive #MUFC trainingground.guru/articles/nick-…

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There has been a 29% increase in the number of South Asian heritage players in English professional football, according to the PFA 📈

"Wembley is my favourite ground. I just love Wembley" ❤️ Barry Fry is looking forward to a trip to Wembley on his 79th birthday as Peterborough face Wycombe today in the EFL Trophy final 🏆

It was important to highlight the significance of future investment into League of Ireland Academies today to Government. This investment is crucial if we are to have future success at Men's & Women's Senior International level - particularly post Brexit. FAIreland 🇮🇪

The IOC are negligent in their duty of care to female boxers. Knowingly putting males with a huge advantage in the ring with females. These males have been tested & banned by two boxing federations for having XY chromosomes. Its beyond belief but nothing the IOC does fails to

✍️ We are delighted to announce that Mark Beard has joined the Professional Development Phase coaching staff, working alongside David Meyler with the Under-18 side. 👊 Welcome to the club, Mark! ➡️ tinyurl.com/h65t5fj6 🐯 #hcafc #hcafcU18

Remember … “Strengths lie in differences and not similarities … “ A privilege to call him a mate and colleague Behind the bravado … A seriously intelligent man ⚽️⬇️🙏 FC Bullard Jimmy Bullard John Fendley educatingfootball.com

Since 2016, the FAI in collaboration with Fingal County Council have given the opportunity for Transition Year students to sample full-time football training whilst also fulfilling their educational curriculum ⚽️ The partnership is now entering it’s ninth year with 50 students enrolled in

An Albion legend. 🐐 Our Sarah Watts Inspiration Award winner is the brilliant Vic Bragg! 💙🤍 Sponsored by Focus Group. 🤝

Insightful few hours at Brighton & Hove Albion’s training ground researching piece on their productive academy. Prospects like 18-year-olds Freddie Simmonds brought into first-team training by Fabian Hurzeler, not to make up the numbers but “for their long-term development”.