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Month: January 2013

The Spirit of NASL soccer…

The Spirit of NASL soccer…

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This might be our favorite vintage NASL photo: former Los Angeles Aztec part-owner, Elton John, and George Best.

The vuvuzela is back. The Africa Cup of Nations …

The vuvuzela is back. The Africa Cup of Nations has started.

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The vuvuzela is back! Make sure you catch the Africa Cup of Nations from South Africa over the next few weeks, brings back happy memories of our 2010 legacy tour

It is always time for a kick about…

It is always time for a kick about…

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Chame os amigos para jogar aquela partidinha de futebol. O final de semana chegou e se você estava só esperando ele para fazer isso, comemore!! \o/
Imagem: Jovem em Cristo

Which stadiums in North, Central and South America …

Which stadiums in North, Central and South America are MUST visits for The Ball 2014 en route to Brazil?

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Speaking of stadiums, we were curious: what is you favorite soccer stadium in North America?

Snow Ball. The Ball 2010 cuts a lonesome figure, …

Snow Ball. The Ball 2010 cuts a lonesome figure, on the road near Carcassonne, South West France. Is it snowing where you are today?

When football is used to its full, there seem to …

When football is used to its full, there seem to be no limits to the barriers that it can bring down. Everyone plays their part, everyone gets involved — and everyone is important in this process. Gabarone, Botswana, May 2010…

The spirit of a goalkeeper scoring a last minute …

The spirit of a goalkeeper scoring a last minute equaliser with an overhead kick…

“On The Ball, City” the Norwich City F.C. song, is …

“On The Ball, City” the Norwich City F.C. song, is described as the world’s oldest football song still in use today:

Kick off, throw in, have a little scrimmage,
Keep it low, a splendid rush, bravo, win or die;
On the ball, City, never mind the danger,
Steady on, now’s your chance,
Hurrah! We’ve scored a goal.
City!, City!, City!

In 2010, DHL delivered The Ball by road and air …

In 2010, DHL delivered The Ball by road and air from Senegal to South Africa. They ensured The Ball was present at events, organised cavalcades around cities, helped the team get visas and sent video footage and equipment to our partners. They also provided us with office facilities and internet access. Check out the slideshow to see how that happened:

DHL and The Ball 2010

DHL delievered The Ball 2010 and the Spirit of Football team of ball carriers through Sub-Saharan Africa in 2010.

Spirit of Football wants is to help bring people …

Spirit of Football wants is to help bring people together and show that sport is for everyone. We’d love it if you joined us in our mission. One Ball One World.

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O espírito do futebol quer mesmo é unir as pessoas e mostrar que o esporte é feito para todos. Embarque conosco nessa ideia! ;)

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.