Ozil aims to address lack of South Asians in football
3 years, 2 months ago

Ozil aims to address lack of South Asians in football

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Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil hopes to boost the numbers of British South Asians breaking into professional football after helping launch a development centre in Bradford. Football for Peace, led by former British South Asian player Kashif Siddiqi and the FA, are co-launching the Mesut Ozil Development Centre in Bradford, which has a large South Asian community. "I have always been surprised why the South Asian Community are only allowed to be fans of the game, why are we not seeing more players or managers breaking into professional football?" The centre will also provide workshops for parents to help build the relationship between South Asians and the wider football community.

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Mesut Ozil hopes to boost South Asian representation in professional football
3 years, 2 months ago

Mesut Ozil hopes to boost South Asian representation in professional football

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Football for Peace, led by former British South Asian player Kashif Siddiqi and the FA, are co-launching the Mesut Ozil Development Centre in Bradford, which has a large South Asian community. London: Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil hopes to boost the numbers of British South Asians breaking into professional football after helping launch a development centre in Bradford. “I have …

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