Arsenal in the Community hosted a tournament at Market Road in Islington on Monday to mark Refugee Week. Two teams from the Gunners’ joint programme with Freedom from Torture took part, alongside Plymouth Hope FC – a team of refugees and asylum seekers supported by the British Red Cross Welcome Project. Plymouth Hope ran out tournament winners with 4-1 and 3-1 victories. The team celebrated their win with a tour of Emirates Stadium. Arsenal in the Community coach Anthony Prodromou said: “Joining up with Plymouth Hope for a game of football was a great way to mark Refugee Week. Our programme with Freedom from Torture over the past few years has shown that football can be a...
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