Will (that’s him in the blue beanie) has been training as a Street Socceroo for 13 months now and says it is the only thing he looks forward to each week.

“When you live on the streets there is not much to do, and I really love sport. I played AFL football for nine years and actually hated soccer but now I like it more than footy. Okay, I am a Kangaroos supporter however I also support …

The picture shows Steve (on the left) with two of his best mates in England.

Steve’s story

Steve has been training as a Street Socceroo at Fitzroy for about 12 months. Steve is from England and hails from St Helens in the north-west. “I was a jockey for 17 years so have always been pretty fit. As a kid I also played a lot of Rugby”.

Steve has a nine year old son called William. “We spend lots of time …

Do you come from a sporting background and how did you hear about the Street Socceroos?

“I have only ever played sport at school and on a personal level swim and do some gym work. A friend of mine knew about this soccer training and suggested I may enjoy having a go and become instantly hooked”

How do you find playing soccer after not having played before?

“The Street Soccer that we are involved in is a different game from what is …

What are your fondest memories of Copenhagen?

My fondest memories of Copenhagen would have to be my first flight ever and seeing how proud that country is of it’s heritage and also meeting the other teams.

What was something you learned about the world, or in fact yourself, at the Homeless World Cup?

I learned that other people in the world have a lot harder lives to live compared to us in Australia. Our poverty line is a government payment, where others have nothing at …

What are your fondest memories of Copenhagen?“Lifting the trophy….. getting third place in the INSP (International network of Street Papers) trophy competition that is…he laughs. (the team came 43rd.)!!! It was still a big achievement getting there. I had always had a dream to do something special in football, and playing in the Homeless World Cup was just that.

Oh, and I also loved the opening ceremony and parade; wearing the green and gold, lining up with the team and …