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International Football Tournament
Nevermind South Africa, the real global football talents will be going head-to-head in Leicester on 5 June!
When and where
5 June 2010
10am – 5pm
St Margaret’s Pastures
St Margaret’s Way, Leicester, LE1 3EA
For those that just can’t wait for the World Cup, Refugee Action presents the next best thing – Leicester’s International Football Tournament.
A popular fixture in the annual Refugee Week calendar, this six-a-side tournament brings together local businesses, charities and players from every corner of the globe, cheered on by friends and family.
But you needn’t know your off-side rule from your hand-ball to enjoy the day. There’ll be plenty of games and activities for the whole family and access to Abbey Park.
For the full run-down of events going on across Leicester, download the Leicester Refugee Week Programme.
Tickets
Free to enter. Email Santok Odedra at
santoko@refugee-action.org.uk if you want to submit a team.
In the news
The event even made the news in Iraq!
BBC TV did a fantastic news item on the tournament featuring interviews from refugee players and Refugee Action staff. Watch the short film online now.
Sponsors
This event is brought to you by Refugee Action in partnership with Leicester City Council Sports Services, The Lancaster School and Leicestershire Constabulary and East Midlands Council.