Illawarra footballers are swapping their boots for controllers as the game's shutdown period continues across Greater Sydney.
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The second South Coast Footballholic FIFA Pro Clubs Tournament launched this week, allowing locals to get their football fix virtually. Games are played on FIFA 21 and live streamed online.
The competition first ran when football was suspended last year and, in 2021, it's all for a good cause again as participants raise money for Talk2MeBro organisation.
"The response has been incredible again. Within three days, we went from launching the tournament to having 187 players and 22 teams, and we've already raised $3740," organiser Jarrod Pollard said.
"I think the response has shown how important it is to have that bit of fun. It gives us an excuse to get together with our mates and raise some coin, and help with the mental health side of things. Everyone's enjoyed the first week and looking forward to the next three weeks."
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Joshua Bartlett
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
