John Stones and Rodri were among the Manchester City players Zooming into local schools to support the Christmas effort from City in the Community (CITC).
CITC, which celebrated its 25th anniversary earlier this year, ensured that 6,000 footballs were donated to schools in East Manchester and children in foster homes across the city, 450 gifts went to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, staff volunteered at local charities, and toys, football boots and three-course meals were among further donations made to families and local communities.
City Women players helped to buy, wrap, and give presents to Wood Street Mission and the men's first team stars were hoping to surprise local schools by delivering the footballs themselves.
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