The PARIS 2011 HOMELESS WORLD CUP > final was won today by Scotland, who claimed their second trophy after beating Mexico 4-3. Jude tells me the tournament began in 2003 and has gone from strength to strength; this year 48 teams competed in the men's competition, and 16 in the women's. Co-founder, Mel Young -- a bit of a Bob Geldof sans needless cussing and out of tune singing -- said of his inspirational project:Believe that we can end homelessness. Believe that we can end poverty and create a confident, healthy world. We create a framework, use our imagination, and believe we can create a change. Believe in the spirit of the international tournament, the magic that happens to unite, to inspire, to transform.
