Manchester City’s men’s team is investing in healthier lives through football.
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The squad has donated to the Club’s charity, City in the Community, to support children in Greater Manchester during the school holidays throughout the 2025/26 season.
More than 1,000 young people who access free school meals will be able to enjoy 640 hours of community football sessions, alongside a healthy hot meal, at zero cost.
The donation helps to ensure that City in the Community can sustain its free Soccer Schools initiative across East Manchester, Moss Side and Wythenshawe.
To learn more about how their donation will impact local young people, four Manchester City players – Jeremy Doku, Matheus Nunes, Rico Lewis and James Trafford - made appearances at this summer’s Soccer School sessions.
Speaking at his visit, Lewis said: “Growing up in Manchester, I know how important it is for young people to have safe places to play football, especially during the school holidays.
“It’s great to see the charity supporting local kids with free sessions and healthy meals, and I’m proud to be part of something that makes such a difference in the community.”
City in the Community CEO, Mike Geary, added: “We are very grateful to the players for their generous support of City in the Community.
“These sessions are about much more than football – they create safe, supportive spaces where children can grow in confidence, make friends and learn important life skills.
“On behalf of everyone at CITC, I’d like to thank the squad for helping us continue to make a real difference in the lives of young Mancunians.”
Soccer School sessions are also adapted to include educational and supportive workshops to highlight important topics such as mental health and anti-bullying.
For more information about our Soccer Schools, or if you would like to book your child a place, please contact us at [email protected].
CITC’s Soccer Schools are also supported by Manchester City Council’s Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF), click ***here***to find out more.