Afghanistan Crowned Champions
December 08 2008
A Hollywood director couldn't have scripted a more dramatic final match for the Homeless World Cup if he'd tried. Throughout the 14 minutes, Russia and Afghanistan traded goals with the Afghan goalkeeper making a fierce stand at the end to secure the victory for Afghanistan, 5-4.
With the skill and poise the Afghan team showed throughout the tournament, it was hard to believe that these players came from a country ravaged by war, where true soccer fields and sports programs are severely limited. But with the cheers from the crowd and the photographers shooting away, it was very easy to beli ...
Homeless World Cup: Trophy Stage
December 05 2008
Everyone’s in the hunt now for one of the six Cups that are up for grabs. See who’s in it for what at www.homelessworldcup.org and watch the video to hear what makes the Homeless World Cup mean so much to so many.
What Fuels Their Fire
December 04 2008
Today, hear why these Homeless World Cup players lace up their cleats every day and what they’ve overcome to make it to Australia and represent their countries.
In on the pitch news, the top teams began to sprint away from the pack on Day 4. Afghanistan, Brazil and Nigeria are 3 of the stan ...
Meet a Street Socceroo
December 03 2008
Meet the captain of the Australian Street Socceroos (aka soccer team). If you don't know him, you should. And if you have the good fortune to meet him in person, be sure to get his autograph.
The Street Socceroos are still in the hunt for the Cup as they move on to the secondary stage.
Homeless World Cup Day 1
December 02 2008
Check out the action of the opening day matches at the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne.
Homeless World Cup Kicks Off Down Under
December 01 2008
The fields in Melbourne, Australia aren't this quiet any longer. Today (Monday, Australia time) 500 players from 56 nations started match play in the Homeless World Cup. Over the next week they'll play more than 400 games of street soccer: maximum of 4 players per side, two halves of 7 minut ...