Homeless World Cup Comes to Close as Mexico Retains Men and Women's Titles Press Association | |
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Over the course of the tournament, almost 100,000 spectators watched teams from 52 nations compete on specially-constructed street football pitches in the city's George Square. (Glasgow Live)
The curtain came down on the Homeless World Cup in Glasgow on Saturday, with both the Mexican men and women’s teams taking home the silverware and retaining their titles. More than 50 teams took part in the 14th tournament, which has been described as a “wonderful success” by organizers.
The event is run by the Homeless World Cup Foundation, set up to support and inspire homeless people through the sport.
The president and founder of the Homeless World Cup, is Mel Young, who is recognised as one of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. The Scot co-founded the Big Issue magazine in Scotland in 1993.
Mexico retains title as Women’s Homeless World Cup champions (Homeless World Cup)
Mexico took on Kyrgyzstan in the final of the Women’s Homeless World Cup. Wet conditions proved difficult for the players, but it was Mexico who emerged victorious with a 5-0 win.
Mexico crowned Men's Homeless World Cup champions for second consecutive year (Homeless World Cup)
The Mexico men were also victorious, coming away with a 6-1 win over Brazil to be crowned double winners of the 2016 Homeless World Cup for the second successive year after winning in Amsterdam in 2015. Up to 100,000 spectators were estimated to have taken in 416 matches over seven days. The games, which were free to watch, were staged in George Square, in the heart of Glasgow.
A statement released by organizers said: “It’s been an amazing seven days in central Glasgow with the focus of the football world on George Square this afternoon for the final competitions in this year’s tournament.
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