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Muslim woman felt ‘neglected and let down’ when looking for a local football team

Qualified coach Hilaal Ali went viral when detailing her interaction with the local football league organisation
By Liam Thorp

A football-mad Muslim woman said she felt ‘neglected and let down’ by her local football association when looking for a team to join.

Hilaal Ali is a qualified football coach from Toxteth who has been coaching for four years in her local community.

Hilaal, who recently graduated with a degree in Football Coaching and Management, contacted the Liverpool County Football Associatio n, to enquire about a competitive team she could join in the city.

The 22-year-old told the ECHO: “My email address was taken down by the person who answered my phone call, and he agreed to send me a list of teams.

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