Former Professional Footballers
Quotes by former footballers, in regard to the Homeless World Cup 2012, being hosted in Mexico.
Adolfo Bautista, Trainer, Homeless World Cup 2012: "I'm currently not in a club (free agent), and I would like to use my talent to help those less fortunate than I am. I was recently playing for Queretaro F.C. and I hope what I have learned there, I can use to help these people. The Homeless World Cup 2012 brings a great heartwarming for the players in it, and the staff alike."
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Player, Dorados de Sinaloa: "It's a great thing for the people. I wasn't as fortunate as a child growing up, and it's a good thing to see opportunities like this for the people without homes."
Hugo Sanchez, Coach, C.F. Pachuca: "I wish the best for them. It brings great publicity to Mexico, and the chance for a better life to the people."
Jorge Campos, Former footballer: "I've been in charity matches before, and it's a great thing for Mexico to be able to host one. We hosted the World Cup twice, and now we get to host the Homeless World Cup."
Jared Borgetti, Former footballer: "It's things like these that bring the world together."
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