Oxford United Football team supports young girls bullied for playing the game

Young girls who have been bullied for playing football have been invited to train with their local team.

Oxford United Women sent video messages of support to a group of girls who said they have been picked on at school for playing football.

The team also invited the girls, aged eight to 10 and who all play for Summer Town Stars, to train with them.

Martha, who plays in goal for the Summer Town team, said the messages from the professionals will keep her going.

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9 March 2024