The Ball 2006

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

Some people just don’t like football.

Freestyling goodwill towards the hosts.

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

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

Philip reveals that all is not as it seems.

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

Phil and Christian enjoy their football-themed food.

The consummate professionals at work. Again.

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