Stormzy

Stormzy has linked with adidas to launch groundbreaking football partnership #Merky FC. The new project continues Stormzy's societal endeavours, bringing.

Along with the support of our network of adidas partners, we are committed to fighting for equal representation in football, and this launch is only the beginning for #Merky FC. We are proud to be working in partnership with Stormzy to introduce #Merky FC, an initiative that directly tackles some of the biggest barriers facing UK youth in football today, by creating a legacy of career opportunities off the pitch alongside the other partners. Just 6.7% of senior roles in football are taken by someone who identifies as Black or mixed Black heritage.

“Through the #Merky FC initiative we hope to inspire real change within this field as part of my wider commitment to support racial equality in the UK. Promoted ...

We strongly encourage other companies to join us in our mission.” “With the support of Adidas and the additional 10 partners, we will be in a position to aid the people who may have experienced disadvantages during their football career pathway. “Through the #Merky FC initiative we hope to inspire real change within this field as part of my wider commitment to support racial equality in the UK.

The collaboration aims to help young Black people break into football industry.

Adidas added: “We are passionate about providing inclusive opportunities to young talent in the UK. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) Watch this space.” We strongly encourage other companies to join us in our mission.” [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. “Along with the support of our network of adidas partners, we are committed to fighting for equal representation in football, and this launch is only the beginning for #Merky FC. “With the support of Adidas and the additional 10 partners, we will be in a position to aid the people who may have experienced disadvantages during their football career pathway. Adidas’s research found that some of the biggest challenges faced by young Black people trying to get their foot in the door of the industry are their ethnic background (33 per cent) and access to information about available roles off the pitch (27 per cent). [Adidas](/topic/adidas) and [Stormzy](/topic/stormzy) have announced a new collaboration, #Merky FC, a careers programmme dedicated to boosting diversity in the [football](/topic/football) industry. [Kanye West, ](/topic/kanye-west) [following backlash over the rapper’s antisemitic comments](https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/kanye-west-adidas-partnership-cancelled-antisemitism-b2210029.html), which Adidas said were “hateful and dangerous”.

The British grime artist launches a new campaign to increase diverse representation within football.

A project from [@adidasfootball](https://twitter.com/adidasfootball)& myself. Expanding on the lack of senior roles being taken up by people who are black or have mixed heritage, Stormzy added: “The statistics are shocking. [#Merky](https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&q=%23Merky)FC aims to help level the playing field by giving off-pitch opportunities to young Black people in the beautiful game of football. Even growing up we didn't see any black managers, black people on our screens in the media. [#merkyfc](https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&q=%23merkyfc) [#Merky](https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&q=%23Merky)FC.

Merky FC will provide young black people career opportunities in a bid to enhance diversity within the industry. Stormzy hopes the joint venture with Adidas ...

Even growing up we didn't see any black managers, black people on our screens in the media. Asked about just 6.7 per cent of senior roles in the game being taken by people who are black or mixed heritage, despite 43 per cent of footballers being black or mixed heritage, Stormzy said: "That statistic is embarrassing. Stormzy said: "The statistics are shocking.

Stormzy said he is launching a football programme with Adidas for young people of black heritage to enhance and protect diverse representation in the sports ...

Stormzy and adidas launch #Merky FC, a new project aiming to level the playing field for off-pitch opportunities for young Black people and fight racial ...

We are proud to be working in partnership with Stormzy to introduce #Merky FC, an initiative that directly tackles some of the biggest barriers facing UK youth in football today, by creating a legacy of career opportunities off the pitch alongside the other partners. We strongly encourage other companies to join us in our mission.”Merky FC The initiative was announced in a video released by adidas and Stormzy, in which the rapper says, “on the pitch, we do our thing.

Stormzy Teams up With adidas Football to Launch New #Merky F.C. Initiative: Providing access to U.K.-based football career opportunities for young people of ...

Moreover, it has also been discovered that 64% of Black British young people aspire to be professional footballers, yet only 0.012% will make it as Premier League professionals. It has revealed that just 6.7% of senior roles in football are taken by someone who identifies as Black or mixed Black heritage. In addition to this, Big Mikey also has his [#Merky Foundation](https://www.merkyfoundation.org.uk/) which each year, financially supports Black students to allow them to attend the University of Cambridge — one of the U.K.’s most prestigious schools. With this being said, Stormzy’s latest initiative will now see the life-long Manchester United fan move into the world of football with #Merky FC. And while #Merky FC is open to all, applications are specifically encouraged to come from candidates aged 18-24 who identify as Black or mixed Black heritage. [Stormzy](https://hypebeast.com/tags/stormzy) and [adidas Football](https://hypebeast.com/tags/adidas-football) have just announced the launch of their collaborative venture #Merky FC — a careers program that is committed to enhancing and protecting diverse representation in the football industry.

Brands will provide access to paid professional placements for young people of black heritage aged 18 to 24.

Research commissioned by Adidas with the Fare (Football Against Racism in Europe) Network says 6.7% of senior roles in football are taken by someone who identifies as having Black or mixed-Black heritage. The programme will be available to young people of Black heritage aged 18 to 24. With the support of Adidas and the additional 10 partners, we will be in a position to aid the people who may have experienced disadvantages during their football career pathway.

Stormzy and adidas launch #Merky FC, a new project aiming to level the playing field for off-pitch opportunities for young Black people and fight racial ...

We are proud to be working in partnership with Stormzy to introduce #Merky FC, an initiative that directly tackles some of the biggest barriers facing UK youth in football today, by creating a legacy of career opportunities off the pitch alongside the other partners. We strongly encourage other companies to join us in our mission.”Merky FC The initiative was announced in a video released by adidas and Stormzy, in which the rapper says, “on the pitch, we do our thing.

STORMZY is one of the most popular rap artist to come out of the United Kingdom - but he has decided to venture into the footballing world.The musical.

Even growing up we didn't see any black managers, black people on our screens in the media. The rap icon said: "The statistics are shocking. [Thierry Henry](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/thierry-henry/) comes along, we know we can kick ball - we've always known we can kick ball - but in terms of the roles and the other positions in the industry we don't see our representation, and representation is important. [The musical mogul](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/stormzy/) has announced that he will be launching Merky FC in the nearby future. Merky FC is a programme committed to enhancing and protecting diverse representation in the football industry. What is Merky FC?

Rapper Stormzy has named his dream five-a-side team of all-time. The Man United fan managed to find space for three Red Devils legends in his line-up and ...

British rapper Stormzy has revealed who makes his dream five-a-side football team of all time [Stormzy](/tvshowbiz/stormzy/index.html) has named his dream five-a-side team of all-time. - British rapper Stormzy has named his all-time dream five-a-side football team

STORMZY announced today he is launching a football programme with Adidas for young people of black heritage to enhance and protect diverse representation in ...

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Stormzy and Adidas have partnered to address the low percentage of young Black people working off the pitch in British soccer, roviding work placements for ...

[This Is What I Mean](https://www.thefader.com/2022/10/14/stormzy-hide-seek) is released later this month, has long used his platform to help increase diversity in professional environments. Stormzy appeared on Sky Sports News on Thursday morning to discuss his latest venture, highlighting how just 6.7% of positions off the field in the U.K. [Stormzy](https://www.thefader.com/artist/stormzy) has partnered with Adidas to launch #Merky FC, an soccer-based initiative aimed at helping young Black people secure roles off the pitch.