More than 50 teams are taking part in the 14th tournament run by the Homeless World Cup Foundation, set up to support and inspire homeless people through the sport. The Homeless World Cup kicked off in front of a capacity crowd in Glasgow. Australian born Chris Alefantis, who is also the editor of Shedia street paper, is in charge of the Greek team. Chris Alefantis told SBS Radio and the Sotiris Hatzimanolis that the Homeless World Cup is a pioneering social movement that uses football to inspire and promote positive change in people's lives. He said its growth since the first competition in 2003 is remarkable.
More than 50 teams are taking part in the 14th tournament run by the Homeless World Cup Foundation, set up to support and inspire homeless people through the sport. The Homeless World Cup kicked off in front of a capacity crowd in Glasgow. Australian born Chris Alefantis, who is also the editor of Shedia street paper, is in charge of the Greek team. Chris Alefantis told SBS Radio and the Sotiris Hatzimanolis that the Homeless World Cup is a pioneering social movement that uses football to inspire and promote positive change in people's lives. He said its growth since the first competition in 2003 is remarkable.
