More World Cup fever
With slightly more than a month before the Homeless World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, teams from around the world are preparing to take their shot at international fame. Ringo Starr is an official endorser, and organizers say the event changes lives.
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Some stats from the Homeless World Cup’s Social Impact Report (2005):
- 77% of players involved in the 2005 Homeless World Cup have changed their lives forever.
- 38% (80 players) have regular employment
- 40% (85 players) have improved their housing situation
- 12 players now make their living partly from football as coaches or players with professional and semi-professional teams