ver the weekend, 230 players took part in Girls United’s annual International Women’s Day tournament with hundreds of attendees helping the non-profit organisation reach its fundraising goal of £6k to support the creation of safe spaces for girls and young women in football.
30 London-based grassroots teams competed in 129 games across six pitches - shoutout to those who balled out on the VERSUS pitch! - with South London Laces, Football Beyond Borders Women, and Deep Heat ending the day with medals in hand.
In addition to the football, participants were also invited to the 'Challenge Pitch' to take part in different activities to win some serious prizes that included match-worn shirts and boots from Girls United Global Ambassador and Real Madrid baller, Caroline Weir.
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