Former Liverpool player Lucas Leiva participated in a panel discussion in New York City alongside Liverpool FC’s director of impact, Rishi Jain. They were joined by former Premier League star Shaka Hislop and ex-professional women’s international Eni Aluko to discuss football’s power in fostering a more sustainable, healthy, and inclusive world. The group shared perspectives on how players and clubs can drive global change, emphasizing Liverpool FC’s commitment to all 17 of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. They also met with UN under-secretary-general Chaloka Beyani to discuss the club’s ongoing work and future opportunities for impactful change, particularly focusing on eradicating hate speech and discrimination from sport and society. This visit concluded Liverpool FC’s engagements in New York City.
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