The spirit of the game
Posted by Greece - 23/01/2010
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In September 2006, Galera Magazine, focusing on the awareness of social issues, set up a street soccer programme. They held their first training session in January involving 20 homeless and disadvantaged people. The beginning of an exciting journey for Greece, growing and growing again. Final Position: Milan 2009 - 24th; Melbourne 2008 - 30th; Copenhagen 2007 - 35th

The Greek Homeless Team members with their coaches -Sergios and Periklis- at the flanks

Binga and Vitali. Refugees in Greece who enjoy playing for the team and their friends

Maria and Vangelis share a joke during the game

The two teams before kickoff. On the back row, the mayor of Agii Anargiri Mr. Nikos Sarantis (the gentleman with the black blouse, brown jacket and white hair) who hosted the event.
Posted by Greece - 06/07/2009
An Open Air Cartoon Exhibition is about to kick off in Athens (Greece), featuring works of artists/cartoonists who have been inspired by the Homeless World Cup.
Chris Alefantis
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Chris Alefantis
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