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Salisbury FC's Kuwait Adventure
Salisbury FC plays in Kuwait, bigger than many Premier League teams.
In brief
Salisbury FC plays in Kuwait, bigger than many Premier League teams. Salisbury FC's trip to Kuwait shows the club's growing influence and community impact there. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Salisbury FC fans chant
Salisbury fans chant 'Kuwait away ole, ole' after win.
“Kuwait away ole, ole”
Salisbury's Kuwait trip
Salisbury FC travels to Kuwait for five days.
Salisbury player Luke Russe
Russe says trip is unique opportunity for players.
“It's a unique opportunity and as players, we are so thankful”
Salisbury vs Al Qadsia
Salisbury plays Kuwait's Al Qadsia, winners of 50+ trophies.
Salisbury's Kuwait sponsors
Four of Salisbury's sponsors are Kuwait-based companies.
“the front of shirt sponsor for a company that created the country's first Sharia-compliant digital bank”
Salisbury's community impact
Salisbury helps Kuwaiti youth through football.
“Salisbury really is an integral part of opening those avenues and helping the youth here”
Salisbury's growth strategy
Salisbury uses Kuwait to expand financially and culturally.
“Football in England, especially in the non-league, is a brutal business”
Salisbury's future goals
Salisbury aims to show non-league football's quality in Kuwait.
“We'll show you what we have and you never know, maybe the sixth tier of English football will beat the top tier”
The short version
Salisbury FC's trip to Kuwait shows the club's growing influence and community impact there.
