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St Pauli v Trinidad & Tobago

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In which we encounter the friendliest supporters we’ve met — as Trinidad and Tobago play a warm-up match against the unique St Pauli.

Sunbathing beats football

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Some people just don’t like football.

Beto switches shirts

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Freestyling goodwill towards the hosts.

Arrival at the Opening Ceremony

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The Ball makes it Munich and soaks up the atmosphere outside the stadium.

Remembering a divided Germany

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This is the first time that this country has hosted the World Cup.

Sacrilege in Braunschweig

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Philip reveals that all is not as it seems.

The first game of football in Germany

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The Ball goes in search of the first game of football in Germany. Just how did it start?

Eat my football

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Phil and Christian enjoy their football-themed food.

Scare of the day

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The consummate professionals at work. Again.

A kickabout in Ypres

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An impromptu kickabout with some kids we ran into in Ypres.

The Ball 2018 left England on 25th March 2018 and travelled to the World Cup in Russia.

The Ball 2014 kicked off from England on 9th Jan 2014 and headed to the World Cup in Brazil.

The Ball 2010 left England on 24th Jan 2010 headed to the Opening Ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Ball 2006 travelled from London to the Opening Ceremony in Munich, Germany.

The Ball 2002 was carried 7000 miles across Europe and Asia to the World Cup finals in Korea & Japan.