Kim Kardashian Loves the Beautiful Game

By Kurtis Ottey

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There’s no secret that Kim Kardashian is heavily involved in social justice, never shying away from an opportunity to lend a helping hand to those in need. Her latest effort came in the world of soccer. Last Thursday (November 18th, 2021) Kim Kardashian, A New York rabbi, and English Premier League Club Leeds United safely flew 30 afghan youth women’s soccer players to Stansted Airport. Including the families of these young women, a total of 130 Afghans are currently in the process of their 10-day quarantine before beginning their new lives in Britain.     

The Afghan female soccer team (Photo: AP)

The country of Afghanistan remains in turmoil as The Taliban has taken back power. To the Taliban forces women playing sports is viewed as an act of defiance. Former captain of the Afghanistan’s Women’s National team and Founder of the Girl Power Organization Khalida Popal spearheaded this operation managing to get all the key players in involved.

"Many of those families left their houses when the Taliban took over. Their houses were burnt down," Popal told the Associated Press. "Some of their family members were killed or taken by Taliban. So the danger and the stress was very high, and that’s why it was very important to move fast to get them outside Afghanistan."

Khalida Popal participating as a key player in the cooperation between the Afghanistan Football Federation and FIFA. (Photo: FIFA)

A spokesperson for Kim Kardashian confirmed that her company SKIMS charted the flight to London. In a series of tweets Kim expressed her gratitude being able to be a part of such a historic event.

“It's such a privilege to be a part of this life-saving mission to save the Afghan Female Youth National Team! All girls have the right to be whatever they want to be. They are courageous and it's tragic they had to flee their country because they wish to play a sport they love.” -Kim Kardashian via Twitter @KimKardashian

Kim Kardashian playing soccer via Spencer Cain

We hope these girls and their families enjoy life to the fullest in their new home and play as much soccer as their heart desires. GO GIRLS!