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Len Johnson Charity Match ⚽️
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Manchesters uncrowned boxing Champion Len Johnson through live events
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The Len Johnson Charity match 2026 💚 ⚽️ ✨ Real CommUNITY 🙏🏽⚽️ Three Events & over 3 Thousand people have attended our games 🤯 🏟️ This event has been an honour to put on over the last 3 years something that started as an idea 💡 to see what it’s become is mind blowing these moments make it all worth it some of the biggest names in the UK coming out to support the campaign and to help us raise awareness on Manchesters Uncrowned Boxing Champion Len Johnson 🥊A black British boxer denied the right to compete for the British title simply because of the colour of his skin. Racism held Len back and over 100 years later we are still fighting to recognise a true Mancunian sporting hero. This game helps us raise funds towards the statue in our city centre 🐝 we won’t stop fighting until it’s up 🤝🏽❤️ A highlight of this whole journey was meeting Len Johnsons Daughter 89 year old Brenda who got to see a stadium full of people all coming out to support her dad !!! 🥹 I had a lump in my throat seeing her face when I handed her this years kit 💚 Another big motivating factor to work so hard bringing the game back this year was my daughter I want her to live in a society that’s equal and free from discrimination I want her to know you wont be treated differently because of the colour of your skin I want her to live in an Anti racist Society and working with @showracism the Red Card on this event the message was clear SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD!!!! Finally thank you to the absolute dream team who non of this would have been possible without @charlottelucy_xox @sainey__t @mohammed.abdullahii @subhaankhaliq @tacticalawarenessnorthmcr you guys are all magical ✨🥹❤️💚 Also Thank you to @fieldingfrances who has backed me since day 1 all the way back in 2022 when we first met you have always seen our vision and supported 🤝🏽✨ Shout out to all the FC Legends who have just been a dream to work with I grew up watching you guys and can safely call some of you lads my friends now ❤️ The Trilogy was settled FC United Legends 🤝🏽 winning a 13 goal thriller final score 8 - 5 ⚽️ 🏆#lenjohnson #charitymatch #showracismtheredcard⚽️🔴 by @lenjohnsonmcr

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Buzzing to announce 📣 The Len Johnson Charity Match is back⚽️ The Trilogy 🔥 FC United Legends vs Len Johnson Celebs !!Come and celebrate the Life and Legacy of Manchesters uncrowned boxing championLen Johnson whilst raising more crucial funds towards the statue. This is a proud Anti Racist event showing that sport continues to break Barriers and bring people together. Proudly supported by @showracismtheredcard @mandemmeetup @oddartsuk @standuptoracismuk @mosssidefirebox Early bird tickets available now via Link in Bio🔗- 🎫 @skiddleuk 🏟️ FC United, Manchester 🗓️ 12th July⚽️ 3PM Kick Off 🎫 Ticket Link in Bio ❤️ Len Johnson Video by - @ismaelgariba @jamiul._ 🎥 ✨ Previous match footage 🎥 @moses.kersh.creation #lenjohnson #celebrity #football #match #manchester united against racism by @lenjohnsonmcr

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The Len Johnson Charity Football Match ⚽️Held at the @fcutdofmanc stadium, ex-football players, celebrities and the community came together to raise funds for a statue honouring Len Johnson, a trailblazing Manchester-born boxer who was unjustly barred from competing due to his skin colour 🥊This event is more than just a game — it’s a celebration of Len Johnson’s legacy and a stand against racial injustice 🤝Watch the full feature on YouTube - link in bio 🔗#LenJohnson #CharityMatch #KickOutRacism #EqualityInSport #ManchesterEvents #FootballForGood by @lenjohnsonmcr

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Playing for something bigger. 👊 From the action on the pitch to the story behind the cause, here's a look back at the 2026 Len Johnson Charity Match and the mission to honour one of Britain's greatest boxing champions through a lasting memorial. by @lenjohnsonmcr

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Designed with purpose. 👕 Go behind the design of the celebrity team kit as @lamin96 explains the meaning behind each detail and how it pays tribute to Len Johnson's legacy. Ratings on this kit? 👀⬇️ by @lenjohnsonmcr

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More than just a match. 💚 We're proud to have supported the Len Johnson Charity Match. The game aimed to support anti-racism and raise funds to build a statue of Len Johnson - a boxing champion who went uncrowned due to a racist policy that denied him his rightful title. Thoughts on the celebrity team kit? 👀 📸 : @_jiminal / @333visuals by @lenjohnsonmcr

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@lenjohnsonmcr charity match 12/07/26@showracismtheredcard @oneillssportswearuk @streetcartelstudios#showracismtheredcard #footballphotography by @lenjohnsonmcr

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@lenjohnsonmcr Manchesters finest.@showracismtheredcard x @fcutdofmanc @sony.unitedkingdom by @lenjohnsonmcr

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Great day and all for a great cause🥊Give racism the red card🔴#goalkeeper #football #keeper #gk #goalkeepersaves by @lenjohnsonmcr

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Was this a valid response?🤣🧤#goalkeeper #funny #football #gk #keeper by @lenjohnsonmcr

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Nothing in life comes without a little risk 😜🧤#goalkeeper #football #keeper #gk #gkunion by @lenjohnsonmcr

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It’s Matchday 😍 ⚽️ ☀️ What a Beautiful day for a great game of football 🙏🏽 and all for a unbelievable cause today we will celebrate the Life and legacy of Manchesters uncrowned boxing champion Len Johnson 🥊 whilst raising more crucial funds for the statue in our city centre 🐝 Len Johnson Celebs vs FC United Legends it’s the Trilogy 🏆 winner takes all 🔥 🥇 Turnstiles open 1PM Tickets available on the gate 🎫 Kick off 3PM 🏟️ FC United, Manchester 🗓️ Sunday 12th July⚽️ 3PM Kick Off 🎫 Ticket Link in Bio ❤️ Len Johnson #lenjohnson #charitymatch #showracismtheredcard⚽️🔴 #fcunited by @lenjohnsonmcr

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