In 2023, Common Goal launched a new chapter of Equal Play Effect in the Asia Pacific, providing an action-based impact framework to combat mechanisms and dynamics enforcing inequity and discrimination in football.Here's how it drives change:<ol><li>Embed gender equity at the core of football-for-good organizations and ensure gender equity in leadership roles.</li><li>Increase the number of women coaches and provide female role models for every girl.</li><li>Boost girls' participation in football.</li><li>Utilize culture and outreach to inspire society and transform football culture into a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.</li></ol>Your experience purchase directly supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 for Gender Equality through the Equal Play Effect projects, along with other UN Global Goals facilitated by Common Goal's football-for-good projects.Additionally, your contribution covers administrative expenses associated with fund allocation, ensuring effective support for the world's most impactful NGOs using football as a tool for social development.&nbsp;

Common Goal is rooted in the belief that the world’s most popular sport is one of the few cultural forces strong enough to help shift society towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all.We want to maximize the game’s contribution to people and the planet by forging a lasting connection between football as a business and football as a catalyst for social transformation. We believe that achieving long-lasting change requires collaboration.That’s why we are building a movement that creates opportunities for every stakeholder in football to participate. We mobilize the football industry to pledge a minimum of 1% of all revenues to drive progress towards the Global Goals.And we team up with high-impact community organisations to reshape our society into an equal playing field for all.

Ready for a football weekend that’s pure gold? You’re off to Manchester, home of the most intense football rivalry in the world, hosted by the one and only Eric Cantona. This isn’t just a trip; it’s a chance to meet The King himself, dive into Manchester’s buzzing football culture, and live one of the biggest derbies on the planet — United vs City at Old Trafford.It all kicks off with a masterclass with Cantona. Yes, THE Eric Cantona. From kung-fu kicks to trophy wins, you’ll hear the stories only he can tell. Bring your questions, but more importantly, bring your best banter — you’re talking to a man who’s as sharp off the pitch as he was on it.And if you think it stops there, think again. Afterward, we’ll head to one of Manchester’s legendary pubs for an unforgettable fan chant experience with King Eric. Grab a pint, enjoy some bites, and sing the most iconic Manchester United chants, especially those honoring Cantona himself. It’s the perfect blend of football passion, great atmosphere, and a true Red Devil legend.Then, comes the main event — the Manchester Derby. Red vs Blue. The passion, the tension, the roar of the crowd at Old Trafford. This is football at its most intense, and you’ll be right in the heart of it. The city will be buzzing, and you’ll be part of the action.It’s Cantona, it’s Manchester, it’s football madness. What more could you ask for? Buckle up, this is going to be a weekend for the history books!

There’s only one rebel, one King and that’s Eric Cantona — the man who made popping your collar a symbol of football dominance. When Cantona arrived at Manchester United in 1992, he didn’t just join the club, he transformed it. With swagger, audacity, and more than a bit of chaos, Cantona led United to four Premier League titles and two FA Cups in just five years. His chip against Sunderland, his jaw-dropping goals, and his savage spirit still give defenders nightmares.But let’s be real — Cantona wasn’t just a player. He was a character. The kung-fu kick heard around the world? Iconic. The mysterious, philosophical one-liners? Pure gold. He was football’s ultimate anti-hero—the player who brought as much drama off the pitch as on it. Sir Alex Ferguson called him “the catalyst,” but fans simply called him The King.Cantona wasn’t just a game-changer on the field, he was the heart and soul of United’s resurgence in the 90s. With every flick, every outrageous goal, and every stare-down with an opponent, Cantona made football art. He didn’t just win titles — he ruled Old Trafford with an iron will and a devilish grin.And now, Cantona’s legacy goes beyond football. He’s an actor, an artist, and a living legend who’s still unapologetically himself. Whether it’s a pitch or a pub, when you’re in the presence of Eric, you’re in the presence of the King.

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