HRH Crown Prince of Denmark to attend Final
Posted on 11/07/2007
HRH CROWN PRINCE OF DENMARK TO ATTEND FINAL
When 500 players from 48 nations unite in Copenhagen for the 5th Homeless World Cup this summer, HRH the Crown Prince of Denmark will be watching. The Crown Prince of Demark will attend the Homeless World Cup final on Saturday 4 August for a 5.00pm kick off.The Homeless World Cup will bring true grit spirit and glory of the beautiful game to the City Hall Square from 29 July – 4 August 2007 as players who are currently homeless take a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their country and change their lives.
As a spectator at this international football tournament, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark applauds the proud achievements of the players and supports the Homeless World Cup’s commitment to use football as a trigger to enable people who are currently homeless to improve their own lives right the way around the world. He will open the final and present the two finalist nations with their player medals.Mel Young, President, Homeless World Cup said: “We are delighted the HRH Crown Prince of Denmark will be able to attend the final of the 5th Homeless World Cup. Copenhagen 2007 will be the first royal final, marking a very special occasion for the players’ who are proud ambassadors for their countries, with some truly remarkable achievements among them.”
77% of players change their lives for the better after participating in a Homeless World Cup, coming off drugs and alcohol, moving into homes, jobs, training, education, repairing relationships with families, and even becoming coaches and players for semi and pro football clubs. An estimated 25,000 players have been trying out for a place on this year’s national team.
The Homeless World Cup is inviting fans around the world join the fan club to support the power of football for social change, the power of football for all: www.homelessworldcup.org/fanclub
