Stormzy partners with Adidas to launch #Merky FC

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Merky FC: Stormzy launches new initiative to boost diversity in football

Brands to provide access to paid professional placementsPlan open to young people of black heritage aged 18 to 24Stormzy is launching a football programme with Adidas to improve diversity in the sport by helping young Black people secure roles off the pitch.Merky FC aims to address the lack of diversity in positions such as team managers and coaches, but also behind the scenes, by providing access to multi-year, paid professional placements. The…