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Month: June 2014

The World Cup bubble

The World Cup bubble. How long will it last in Brazil? “After the game is before the game” said Sepp Herberger, the famous German World Cup winning coach and football philosopher…

Spirit of Copacabana

Spirit of Copacabana beach. A place where you can feel a very positive World Cup vibe with thousands of fans from all nations and where the beer appears to be being sold by the Argentinians:-) Some are suggesting that it is under Argentine occupation.

Across the street from the Maracanã

Kids play across the street from the Maracanã on a pitch covered and surrounded by trash. They won’t see a World Cup match live. Metres away Russia and Belgium are playing in front of thousands of middle and upper class people in clean corporate hospitality. So close but so far away. The World Cup of disparity…

Future generations will bear the burden

Future generations will bear the burden of this World Cup, according to this Rio artist…

Eine Welt – Eine Leidenschaft

Two weeks ago Spirit of Football e.V. hosted the international football festival Eine Welt – Eine Leidenschaft in #Erfurt.

Eine Welt, Eine Leidenschaft – Fußballfestival

Am Pfingstsamstag lud „Spirit of Football e.V.” und Studierende der Universität Erfurt alle Fußballfreunde und Fußballfreundinnen ein, gemeinsam den bevorste…

The Ball on Colombian TV at Copacabana

Andrew was interviewed about The Ball by Colombian TV at Copacabana in Rio…

http://www.futbolred.com/multimedia/video/mundial-brasil-2014/noticias/copadelmundobrasil2014/andrew-iris-un-ingles-que-en-brasil-completa-su-cuarto-mundial/14134357

Andrew Iris, un inglés que completa su cuarto Mundial con el lema: ‘un balón, un mundo’

Este personaje luce un balón diferente en cada Copa del Mundo. Así, su objetivo es bucar las firmas tanto de los jugadores como de los aficionados. – Videos de futbolred.com

Mats Hummels & Rui Patricio

Well, on Monday they met at the pitch in Salvador (Bahia). One player headed a goal, the other one lost with his team 0:4. But unknowingly they have something in common: their signatures on the ball. Mats Hummels & Rui Patricio thanks for your support!

Spirit of Football e.V.

Am Montag standen sie sich in Salvador (Bahia) gegenüber: Der eine köpfte seine Mannschaft zum 2:0, der andere verlor am Ende mit 0:4. Auf dem Platz waren Mats Hummels und Rui Patricio Gegener, doch durch “The Ball” haben sie etwas gemeinsam: Ihre Unterschriften als Teil einer über 17.000 zählenden Weltmannschaft – Ein Ball, Eine Welt.

Destroy the evil clones

Destroy the evil clones. You see the metaphor?

Nike Football

Spiel jedes Spiel als wäre es Dein Letztes:
‘The Last Game’.

http://nike.com/football

FIFA’s legacy is debt

FIFA’s legacy is debt and white elephant stadiums. Why not community driven street football & education centres. Let’s take back our game.

Titia Hostel Rio de Janeiro

Tinho, owner of Titia Hostel Rio de Janeiro with The Ball. Thanks to Tinho and Paul for giving The Ball a place to rest for a day or two and for organising favela football this afternoon. One Ball, One Titia Hostel. Valter Alexandre Gomes Figueiredo Paul Finnerty

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.