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Homeless World Cup 2009

Team Cambodia Eye Off FIFA World Cup Trophy 13/09/09

Day five of the tournament in Milano, Team Cambodia got up close to one the worlds most famous sporting trophies, the FIFA World Cup Trophy. Eyeing off what most soccer champions around the globe could only dream of getting in their soccer career, team Cambodia got invited to see the Trophy on display at the Arena Civica, home to the Milan 2009 Homeless World Cup. Check it out

 News from Milan HWC 09 13/09 09

Check out this article from a freelance journo at The Homeless World Cup in Milan.. The Spirit Of Cambodia

Read all the reports from the Cambodian games here

See how the structure of the competition works here

Meeting Lewis Hamilton 12/09/09

17 year old Cambodian street soccer player Rithy Chan had the chance of a lifetime to meet Hamilton, ask him questions and share his experiences with the World Champion.
Rithy, amongst other players in competing nations, got the chance to speak to Lewis and showed a sense of humour asking  “Team Cambodia are short a couple of players this year, could you come and play with team Cambodia?” asked Rithy. To which Lewis replied “I am very busy, another time I would love to play with team Cambodia”. Read more...

Results so far from Milan 2009 11/09/09

Cambodia lost their first games against Sweden, Greece, Ireland, Poland and Czech Republic 3-0, putting up a brave showing. Well done guys!

Following that was a tight game with Switzerland, losing 6-4 and an immense 7-9 loss to Italy.
Games left against Denmark and Wales (11/09),

The Street Socceroos beat Canada 3-2, then lost to Portugal 18-0 and lost to Malawi 8-2. They then beat Belgium 4-3, lost to Argentina 2-1, beat Hong Kong 4-3.

Go here for all the results and fixtures

Huge contribution for Homeless World Cup fund 07/08/09

"With just four weeks to go to the Homeless World Cup Milan, Team Cambodia are happy to anounce an anonymous supporter has loaned $15,000 to get the team to Milan. HFCA have two years to pay back this loan. Without this donors generousity we would not be able to get to Milan. This money will cover return flights from Phnom Penh to Milan but we still need money for travel insurance, Italian visas, airport taxes and to also ensure the players have money for food/clothes and a little to enjoy their stay in Milan.
We want the best possible opportunity for these young men who have worked so hard to be a part of this once in a life time opportunity. For this to happen, we ask you to make a donation of $10-$20 or more to help these young street soccer players kick their goal. Every dollar counts towards making their dreams come true. Simply click on the link below and make your donation."

Cambodia head to Milan for 7th annual Homeless World Cup

Cambodian Squad representatives available for questions and answers. Media Release & Press Conference details available here

New jerseys donated to Cambodia Team

Melbourne graphic design company Ping Pong Design, along with Fair Trade company Etiko, have teamed together to design and create new jerseys for the Cambodian Squad to wear at this year’s Homeless World Cup tournament. Read more here

Check out the jerseys here