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Festival23 launches Festival of Football for Good ahead of 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

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Female soccer player practicing penalty kicks on empty field on summer evening Credit: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images

Common Goal and Football United have launched Festival 23 .. a series of football community programs which will take place in Australia next year during the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final week. The initiatives aim to capitalise on the excitement and social dividend of hosting the tournament across Australia and New Zealand.


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By Marcus Megalokonomos

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Common Goal and Football United have launched Festival 23 .. a series of football community programs which will take place in Australia next year during the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final week. The initiatives aim to capitalise on the excitement and social dividend of hosting the tournament across Australia and New Zealand.



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