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Rio 2010

Images of the Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup, held at the Copacabana Beach from 21st-28th September 2010.

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Brazil captain Julia Santos.

Photo by ©2010 Rodrigo Esper/Photographers for Hope
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Crowds flock to the opening game.

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Brazil score against Chile in a closely fought opening game of the Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup.

Photo by (c) Nicolae Stoian/Photographers for Hope
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Sea of Colour. The tournament is ready to begin.

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The nations parade to the venue as the Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup nears lick-off.

Photo by Wil Corker
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The view across both pitches on an overcast Copacabana Beach.

Photo by �2010 Benjamin Moldenhauer/Photographers for Hope
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England warm up on a sodden training pitch.

Photo by ©2010 Benjamin Moldenhauer/Photographers for Hope
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Team Uganda line up.

Photo by (c)2010 David Burnett / Photographers for Hope
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The South Korea goalie digs the ball the back of the net.

Photo by ©2010 Elaine Chen-Fernandez/Photographers for Hope
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Dutch goalkeeper Nelson.

Photo by ©2010 Katarina Premfors/Photographers for Hope
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Kenya are forced to defend.

Photo by (c)2010 Matteo Cardin/Photographers for Hope
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Paraguay come to scoring against Brazil.

Photo by ©2010 Rodrigo Esper/Photographers for Hope
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Lisa Wrightsman and Jasmine Morris of the US Women's Team.

Photo by 2010 Antoine Tardy / Photographers for Hope
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Team New Zealand warm up with a performance of the Haka.

Photo by ©2010 Anna Wang/Photographers for Hope
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Netherlands face the USA in the Women's Tournament.

Photo by ©2010 Rodrigo Esper/Photographers for Hope
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Chasing shadows. Austria are forced to defend against England.

Photo by ©2010 Rodrigo Esper/Photographers for Hope
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Local youngsters take in the tournament.

Photo by ©2010 Rodrigo Esper/Photographers for Hope
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Mel Young shows his colours.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Kenya waves their flag.

Photo by ©2010 Anna Wang/Photographers for Hope
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Team Philippines.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Mel Yound, President and Founder, Homeless World Cup makes the draw for the group stages.

Photo by Wil Corker
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The Chile keeper saves a penalty against Croatia.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Scotland defeat a Namibia side decked out in the colours of Hibernian FC.

Photo by Wil Corker
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The Ghana keeper in full flight during a training session.

Photo by ©2010 Elaine Chen-Fernandez/Photographers for Hope
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Norway take the applause of the crowd.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Hard in the challenge. Holland take on Argentina.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Mexico attack against Brazil in the group stages of the Women's Tournament.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Norway secure a heavy defeat of Columbia.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Mel Young, Persident and Founder, Homeless World Cup, with Wilfried Lemke, United Nations, Special Adviser on Sport for Social Development and Peace

Photo by ©2010 Rodrigo Esper/Photographers for Hope
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Czech Republic celebrate scoring against Lithuania

Photo by Wil Corker
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A Haiti player enjoys the tournament.

Photo by Wil Corker
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No goals yet.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Cruyff turn. Ukraine back-track against India.

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Support from the sidelines.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Paraguay make a presentation to Mel Young, Found and President, Homeless World Cup.

Photo by Wil
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Mexican supporters backing their team.

Photo by Wil Corker
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South Africa notch against Luxembourg.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Palestine enjoyed a fantastic Homeless World Cup debut in Rio.

Photo by Wil Corker
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United. Slovenia team huddle.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Hup Holland! The Dutch in full song.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Women's finalists Mexico.

Photo by Will Corker
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Mexico and Brazil contest the Women's final.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Brazil add a goal in the Men's final against Chile.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Brazil celebrate victory in the ladies tournament.

Photo by (c) Nicolae Stoian/Photographers for Hope
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Mexico feel the pain of losing a Homeless World Cup Final.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Brazil celebrate victory in the final of the Homeless World Cup.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Camilo Gonzalez of Chile holds aloft the 'Male Player of the Tournament' Trophy.

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Kevin Opiyo was named the Best Goalkeeper at the Rio 2010 Homeless World Cup

Photo by Wil Corker
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Mexico number eight Karina Robcedo Espinoza, the Female Player of Tournament.

Photo by Wil Corker
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Brazil lift the Homeless World Cup.