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Soccer for homeless boosts self-esteem

Published on : 2 August 2011 - 10:56am | By Marijke van den Berg (photo: RNW)
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Mel Young is the man behind the Homeless Cup, a soccer competition to help people who have no home regain a bit of self-confidence and self-esteem.

Last Saturday, various teams were pitched against each other in a series of thrilling matches in the very heart of Amsterdam.

The Harderwijk-Noord Veluwe squad from the east of the Netherlands were part of the action.

 

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soccer cleats 22 August 2011 - 11:07am

The Arsenal first at the 0-0 draw with Newcastle,  signing hot Vigny also sent-off, Liverpool at Anfield against Sunderland 1-1, both sides hope to be in on the opponent to get the first win of the season. Both sides in the history has 209 confrontation, Arsenal 73 wins and 55 draws in 81 slightly negative disadvantage. The last three seasons, Arsenal are maintained on Liverpool 's unbeaten record. Liverpool last victory over Arsenal in the April 9, 2008 Champions League win at home, when the Red Army 4-2. While on the road, Liverpool have 11 years deeply arsenal.

jasmin 5 August 2011 - 9:43am

That's a great way to use soccer as a way to boost self esteem..Good luck to them!

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