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The first Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔless World Cup

In July 2003, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔless World Cup kicked off in Austria. The idea came from Mel Young and Harald Schmied and continues to help change perceptions about homelessness.

On 6 July 2003, the first matches of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔless World Cup kicked off in Graz, Austria. The idea came from Mel Young and Harald Schmied. Mel talks to Kurt Brookes about the first tournament and how it continues to help change perceptions about homelessness.

A Made in Manchester Production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.

(Photo: Scotland play Poland in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔless World Cup played in Graz, Austria. Credit: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔless World Cup Foundation)

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