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World Cup football is not just for the big boys – the Rooneys, Beckhams, Ronaldos & Co. Another, similar contest has been played at a grassroots level with just as much passion both on and off the field.
 Brazil get a ticking off
Over the course of a weekend in June, 32 teams brought the same mix of action, tension, bookings, glamour….and even Sven… to London’s Regent’s Park as they competed for the prestigious Inner City World Cup.
 The trophy waiting to be won
The thrills and spills of competition have been captured in a programme to be broadcast on the Channel. It provides an opportunity to see a unique blend of friendly rivalry and excellent football skills, as well as unlikely friendships as different cultures come together in a festival of football.
Follow the highs and lows of the four teams featured in the programme – Afghanistan, Colombia, Poland and last year’s winner, Ghana.
 In addition to our featured teams going through training and selection trials, participants reflect on life as an immigrant. They discuss the difficulties of being accepted, as well as the positive opportunities this “mini-world cup” provides for integration with different ethnic communities. It helps to build bridges and new friendships across different cultures.
Ahmad Sekandary, manager of the Afghanistan team, volunteers his services because of the community benefits of team sports. As Afghans come over to England, he sees his position as helping to keep young people out of trouble and away from drugs and crime.
 And what did Sven think?
But as with the tournament in Germany, this World Cup is primarily about football and playing the beautiful game as best you can for your country.
The Inner City World Cup is organised by Lovefootball and is now in its twelfth year.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 17 July 2006 )
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