Aberdeen, Celtic, Hearts, Hibernian and Rangers Support Ukraine’s Journey to the Homeless World Cup
Working alongside the Homeless World Cup Foundation, a recent donation from the five Clubs (Aberdeen, Celtic, Hearts, Hibernian and Rangers) and Foundations has meant that Ukraine can send a team to this year’s Sacramento 2023 Homeless World Cup.
The donation has already supported a successful visa application and will also cover travel for 8 players and 2 members of the Ukrainian management team to compete in the 18th edition of the Homeless World Cup, being held in the US for the first time in its 20-year history.
The Homeless World Cup is an annual, world-class, international football tournament. Every year, teams of men and women who are homeless or have experienced homelessness get the chance to represent their country during the tournament.
“The Homeless World Cup uses football to inspire and demonstrate the power of sport in changing people’s lives and this story is a true testament to that approach.
Mel Young, co-founder and Homeless World Cup President
The Sacramento 2023 Homeless World Cup will take place from Saturday 8th July – Saturday 15th July 2023 at California State University, Sacramento. As well as the venue for the games, being played at the Hornet Stadium, the university will also accommodate the visiting countries from across the globe and their players on campus.
“The ongoing conflict in Ukraine shouldn’t be a barrier for those looking to participate in sport and the Homeless World Cup is the perfect example of how football can inspire and change lives for the better. We wish them all the best in the tournament.”
Alan Burrows, Aberdeen’s Chief Executive
“Working with the homeless community is a regular feature of what we do here, and we are delighted that we can assist with this in some small way. Football is universal, and the Homeless World Cup is everything good about the game that we all love. I hope this year’s event in the USA is a great success for everyone involved.”
Tony Hamilton, Celtic FC Foundation Chief Executive
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