Six weeks after the end of the World Cup, South Africa is in economic disarray. Unions are on strike, demanding a raise in wages—teachers are not showing up to teach children and hospital staff are not showing up to tend to the sick. People are dying. Why is this happening? Were we wrong about the hope and financial prosperity of the World Cup?
Big stadium, small stadium, that's beside the point. Every player I saw this past weekend had one unmistakable thing: an unwavering spirit that gives football its heart.
Outside the Lines tells the remarkable story of the political prisoners of Robben Island, who learned through soccer how they could one day forge a free and peaceful South Africa.
Ok so the games have been a little dull so far. That’s okay; it’s only the first round. Just hold on! But in the meantime, maybe we can have a fun discussion on the importance of soccer?
I don't think it matters where you are in the world, what culture you're in, or what you think the customs are. If you want to get to know someone, you dine with them. You share a meal in their home and let them tell you stories.
This blog is my feeble attempt to peer through the World Cup paradigm and uncover the deeper issues that saturate the most global event in the history of the world.
The debate continues over the controversial World Cup soccer ball, the Adidas Jabulani. CNN's Terry Baddoo interviews TNHF supporter Chris Seitz on the issue. Chriscurrently plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
The World Cup begins tomorrow, and as the world prepares, Time Magazine has released a special insert on the subject. We’ve gone ahead and given a short introduction to each article with a link to the full text. The articles are worth a read and cover a wide range of topics. Enjoy!
The 2010 World Cup is right around the corner, and it's not too late for you to sign-up to our TNHF World Cup Benefit Bracket! For $10, you can prove your ability to pick a winner while supporting soccer and education programs in South Africa.
We wanted to do a shout out to some blogs and businesses that have helped promote the 2010 World Cup Benefit Bracket. You might have seen us posting Twitter and Facebook updates about them over the past couple weeks, and we hope you’ve checked them out. Each are definitely worth a look.
If you haven't seen this yet, it's remarkable. After watching this video, join our TNHF World Cup Benefit Bracket to make the World Cup even more exciting.
The 2010 World Cup is only 39 Days away! Check out this amazing World Cup commercial to get pumped up. And stay tuned tomorrow for the TNHF Benefit Bracket Campaign. It's going to be an incredible summer.
