A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
AFC UNITY have agreed a deal with Sheffield’s S2 Foodbank as they continue their Football for Food campaign.
The campaign was initially launched in 2015 and has so far collected 908kg of food which has been distributed to local foodbanks.
AFC Unity, an award-winning socially progressive, independent women's football club which utilises the sport for positive social change and remaining linked to – and active in – the local community, kick off their season next weekend where the first Football for Food collection will take place.
Two teams from different sides of the world will face off this weekend in a landmark football occasion. One team from the Americas, another from Europe, will meet in an exhibition of the world’s game that is being broadcast across the globe, writes JAMES NALTON
From pirate statues to surplus Wembley seats, The Dripping Pan offers a reminder that the game’s soul survives beyond the Premier League glare, writes LAYTH YOUSIF



