About The 2006 Journey
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This the about page for the Spirit of Football Germany 2006 weblog. Latest stories can be found on the main page of the blog. Previous stories can be found in the archives listed on the right, or use the search form in the right hand column to find something specific in this blog. To be notified when this site changes, please send us an email, subscribe to the team-news mailing list or use the RSS feeds to follow what we post in your favourite news reader.
The Quick Start Guide
The 2002 journey showed us the ability of football to break down barriers and create friendships — that everyone shares football as a common language. The Ball 2006, The Spirit of Football to give it its full name, embodies the motto of the 2006 World Cup: A Time to make Friends, and its journey will again bring people together in the spirit of the beautiful game.
This year, The Ball 2006 was again played with in a commemorative match in Battersea Park, London, reminding us of the origins of the modern game. It kicked off from England and headed for Munich for the Opening Ceremony on the 9th June 2006.
The Short Film
Google Earth Flythrough
Follow the journey in Google Earth
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Starting Points
The following list contains links to some of the stories that have emerged as we have travelled. You can use them to jump in to the blog at any stage and follow the trip from there.
- The Very Beginning
- Start of The 2006 Trip
- The Ball reaches Ypres
- Eat my Football
- Braunschweig
- Point Alpha
- The Opening Ceremony
Enjoy!
Christian & Phil
