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201090 min0documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Sports History Homelessness

Kick Off

201090 min0documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Austrian street soccer players train hard for the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne, facing many physical and mental challenges.

Sports History Homelessness

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Austrian street soccer players train hard for the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne, facing many physical and mental challenges.

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Hüseyin Tabak

Hüseyin Tabakdirector

Gilbert Prilasnigcast

Johann Kovacscast

Orhan Yildirimcast

Lukas Gnaiger

Lukas Gnaigercast

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Players from the Austrian street soccer team train in 2010 for the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne, Australia. They face physical and mental challenges as they prepare to compete on an international stage. The documentary follows their rigorous practice sessions and community support efforts. Each player shares personal stories of overcoming homelessness through soccer, aiming to represent Austria and build hope within their lives.

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