Celebrities and Supporters
Desmond Tutu, speaking at Cape Town 2006: "All over the world, I want to say, we've got to end homelessness. Everybody should have a home. It's a right, not a privilege. People treat the homeless as if they're sub-human. In order to overcome this discrimination, we have to unite against homelessness as we did when we fought apartheid."
Eric Cantona, Ambassador, Homeless World Cup: "Everybody needs to wake up in the morning with a goal. That is the main thing. The Homeless World Cup brings this opportunity, to go training, to change your life."
Lewis Hamilton, Formula One World Champion 2008: "Meeting the players has been a great experience and it's inspiring to see how the power of sport can change people's lives."
Michel Platini, President, UEFA: "UEFA have partnered the Homeless World Cup since its first annual tournament in 2003. We share its vision of helping homeless people through football. UEFA not only cares about football, UEFA cares about ending homelessness."
Hannah Jones, VP, Nike for sustainable business and innovation: "Nike believe in the power of sport to change people's lives. The Homeless World Cup delivers this and that is why we have been partners with them since 2003.
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