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The 2006 Homeless World Cup

Russia has won the Cape Town 2006 Homeless World Cup, the international street soccer tournament changing lives. Russia beat newcomers Kazakhstan in the finals today by one goal to nil in front of packed crowds at the Grand Parade.

Speaking at the press conference this morning Russia's Captain Shelaevskiy Viatcheslav said, "One of my strongest dreams has been realised. Kazakhstan are our good neighbours and good friends. I will never forget these days. Our main goal when we get home is the creation of a street soccer league. Football helped save me. I've made friends and if anything happens to me, I now have friends to help me."

Kazakhstan's Captain, Kalikov Yergali said: "I am very glad to have participated in this championship, especially in Africa. The venue for the Homeless World Cup gives us huge satisfaction. We are very impressed with the city of Cape Town. Russia are our brothers. Many thanks to sport that unites classes and people."

Here's a list of all the other cups and accolades given out.

The Premier's Cup was won by Kenya

The City of Edinburgh Cup was won by Ireland

The City of Cape Town Cup was won by Zambia

The Big Issue Cape Town Cup was won by Scotland

The INSP Trophy was won by Burundi

Best Fair Play Team to Slovakia

Best Mixed Team to Paraguay

Best Female Player to Lindsay Cooper, Scotland

Best Male Player to Ronald Siame of Zambia

Best Newcomer went to Kazakhstan

Best Goalkeeper went to Elliott Clow of Canada

I find it ridiculous that Malaysia didnt even send a fucking team. I mean like come on, gather up the friggin beggars on the streets and let them kick a ball already for crying out loud. Here's food for thought tho, do the Russians now have to remain homeless in order to defend their trophy come 2010? Here's everything you'd ever need to know bout the Homeless World Cup.

Tackled By The Red Devil at 10:23 PM,
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