"FC Bayern and Arsenal faced each other on a cold day in London. But this time without the Champions League anthem, without tens of thousands of fans, and far away from the floodlights of the Emirates Stadium. Instead, the scene took place on Tuesday evening this week at Barnard Park in Islington. On the eve of the Champions League match, representatives from FC Bayern met children from nearby primary schools who participate in the Arsenal in the Community football programmes."
"It was great to see how much enthusiasm and joy the children brought with them," said Linke. "This evening was very special for the kids, creating special moments is what football is all about. When clubs work together, they can make a big difference in the social sphere and show how powerful football is in society. It's precisely this closeness to the people and the community that makes football so strong."
FC Bayern representatives visited Barnard Park in Islington to host a community matchday with local primary schoolchildren ahead of the Champions League fixture. Children received jerseys and small gifts, and schools were split into teams wearing Bayern or Arsenal shirts to recreate a matchday atmosphere. FC Bayern legend Thomas Linke signed autographs, answered questions and spent time with the youngsters. Arsenal in the Community operates across Islington, Hackney and Camden and reaches over 5,000 children and teenagers weekly through sports, educational and social programmes, reflecting a long-standing link between the club and the local community.
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