G4G Francesca Brown: from deep depression to fulfilling her dreams through football

Founder of Goals4Girls When Francesca Brown’s teenage hopes of football stardom were ended through serious injury, she struggled to come to terms with it. She fell into a deep depression before realising she needed to regroup and find a new ambition. “It was a lot of soul-searching, a lot of self-discovery,” she explains. Combined with […]

Top UK football initiatives to get girls playing

Opportunities for girls’ at grassroots level has transformed in recent years. Today, thousands of girls are finding confidence, community, and career pathways through football. Here’s a snapshot of standout programmes leading that change – covering every level, from first kicks to future stars – plus how to sign up, show up, and get involved. England […]