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Clemens Fritz in action for Germany

“Die Reise ist eine tolle Idee, Menschen durch die Liebe zum Fußball zusammen zu bringen. Ich kenne das aus meiner Bremer Mannschaft – der Fußball verbindet. Da ist es völlig egal, wo man herkommt, welcher Religion man angehört oder welchen Charakter man hat. Ich wünsche Andrew und seinem Team viel Erfolg und unvergessliche Erlebnisse auf seiner Tour in Richtung Südafrika.”
— Clemens Fritz

Andrew translates this as:

“The trip is a fantastic idea to bring people together through their common love of football. I know that from my team at Werder Bremen – football connects people. Because it does not matter where you come from, what religion you belong to or whatever temperament you have. I wish the Spirit of Football team every success and unforgettable experiences on this tour to South Africa.”

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.