The Spirit of Football and a very special ball have paid a visit to Fencibles United AFC.
Spirit of Football is a not-for-profit community interest company dedicated to promoting a very special ball as the “star of the beautiful game” in the run-up to each Football World Cup.
It is simply known as The Ball.
The Ball is football’s equivalent to the Olympic Torch.
Every four years, it kicks off from Battersea Park in London, where the very first game of modern rules football took place.
Its destination is the Opening Ceremony of the World Cup.
The Ball 2022-2023 was officially launched at Battersea Park, London on July 10, 2022.
For the first time ever, The Ball travelled to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand instead of the FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar.
It promotes gender equality and sustainability.
The ball went to the Fencibles on Thursday where players of all ages and skill levels signed The Ball and made pledges: “How am I going to make the world/my community/my club stronger?”
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicks off on July 20 with the first match seeing New Zealand meet Norway [7pm].
