Clapham Common
A new Era
Located in south London, Clapham Common is 89 hectares of park where the community gathers to play football every weekend.
9
Pitches
6
Changing rooms
1
Common shower with urinals
1
Lockable toilet
The Greater London Women's League advised that
women should no longer play there.
As part of the Legacy of The Best, FIFA are investing to refurbish the dressing rooms and build a separate and exclusive one for women.
We have to respect football at all its levels. It’s not about helping here or donating it’s about actually understanding that these girls here, they love football like we do.
FIFA Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban
The event took place on Saturday 22 September as part of a joint activity with FIFA and the FA, with FIFA Legends and the local community in attendance.
Six FIFA Legends
Laura Georges, Nwankwo Kanu, Mark Schwarzer, Gilberto Silva and Rachel Yankey
all took part in a game, too!
The other thing that’s really important is that we want to get as many women playing as men and at the moment the facilities just aren’t set up for that.
Paul Bickerton, London FA CEO
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