Homeless World Cup: ‘I wouldn’t be here without football’ – Wales captain

Tor will lead a team of eight Welsh women who have experienced homelessness, mental health issues or addiction at the 20th edition of the Homeless World Cup.

They will be among more than 500 players from 48 nations who will unite in not only their love for the beautiful game, but to drive change for a brighter future.

“It’s a very special moment,” said Tor.

“It’s not often that you say that you’re proud of yourself, but I am really proud of myself, not just because I’ve been named co-captain, just because of that journey.”

Despite only coming together in the past six months, Tor said she and her team mates had forged friendships that will “last a lifetime.”.

Georgia says football has been a big part of her journey.

“I stopped playing because of difficulties with mental health and then I found street football and it just reignited my passion,” she said.

“It’s great, it gives you confidence, strength, belief and it just shows you that there is light at the end of the tunnel, especially when you’re part of something that’s bigger than you, and to me, that’s street football.”