Starmer Pledges Grassroots Football Revival Post-Euro 2024
Government initiatives will focus on enhancing local football clubs and expanding sports access in schools.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to build on England's Euro 2024 success by supporting grassroots football.
- Plans include doubling the number of top-tier community clubs by Euro 2028.
- The Football Foundation will help transfer ownership of local pitches to clubs and communities.
- An expert-led review will address barriers to sports participation in schools, such as expensive PE kits.
- Volunteers and staff at grassroots clubs will receive official recognition for their contributions.