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The last workshop in Rio

Spirit of Football`s last workshop in Rio took place at the Fundação Gol de Letra. It included the presentation of The Ball’s journey to the teachers, social workers and employees of the foundation, the playing of fair play football and the signing of The Ball. Of the 20 particpants (all employees of the foundation) only 1 of them was truly happy about the World Cup being in Brazil. The others are sad and angry and confused at the enormous expense of the tournament at a time when Brazil suffers from a drastic lack of social infrastructure. But almost all of them have been enjoying the incredible football. The World Cup of contradictions continues…

Written by on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014

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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.