64 countries compete in Rio de Janeiro
22 September 2010
The 8th Homeless World Cup kicked off this past Sunday in Rio de Janeiro with delegations and fans from the 64 countries involved in the event.
The US team was one of the first to perform and they entered the court wearing the Brazilian jersey over their US uniforms. The men's team from Kenya also drew attention with their war calls and by beating Ghana 12 - 3.
The Mexican fans were the noisiest, with horns, wooden "maritacas" and their famous Luche Libre wrestler costumes.
Everyone who took part appeared happy.
Someone truly happy with the tournament was Colombian Ingrid Macana, whose eye ...
30 Million Strong
03 September 2010
A century ago it was said that: "Corinthians will be the people's team, and the people will make the team."
100 years on, it's a nation that's 30 million strong.
Built on commitment, dedication and celebration, Corinthians is not just a club; it's a Republic.
Become one of the crazy 30 mi ...
A Nossa Tribo
23 June 2010
Confidence is high after their masterclass but Portugal won't get complacent.
Their toughest test awaits.
Who will write the future when Portugal faces Brazil?
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Inside The Pro with Pato
16 June 2010
For a team of youth players in South Africa, it was a day they will never forget.
At the Nike Football Training Centre in Soweto, Brazilian star Pato shared insights in the Players Lounge on training, mental and physical preparation, and what it takes to not only constantly get better, but ...
Nilmar: a scorer who never wastes opp ...
08 June 2010
It doesn't matter if it's sooner or later: having an opportunity in football, making the best of it and maintaining a good game requires great effort and determination. Nilmar, who is now 25, started early and faced situations that almost brought his career to an early end. But he never gave ...
Brazil Names Roster
10 May 2010
It was almost four years of preparation and dozens of player tryouts. Winning two titles and having the best campaign in the elimination phase guaranteed Brazil's position as the only country on the planet to play in every world championship.
This entire journey converged today in Rio de Ja ...
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