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Mayor Francis Slay, soccer greats Frank Borgi and Harry Keough and Sheep Messing of United Nations Players for Peace each signed an official soccer ball during the announcement ceremonies at City Hall on Wednesday. Borgi and Keough played on the U.S. National Team in their 1-0 upset of England during the 1950 World Cup. See related story: 'The Game of Their Lives' to Be Filmed in St. Louis (Submitted photo)
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St. Louis to Host First United Nations Players for Peace Soccer Game
ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com), February 24, 2010 - The soccer world will converge for a good cause in St. Louis this summer when "The Rest of the World" challenges South America in the first United Nations Players for Peace Goodwill Game held in the United States, August 7 at the Edward Jones Dome. The announcement was made today in St. Louis City Hall by Mayor Francis Slay, representatives of St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) and soccer supporters.
In partnership with the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC), City of St. Louis, the United Nations and the World Olympians Association, the Players for Peace Goodwill Game will feature many of the world's biggest soccer stars past and present. Proceeds from the game will be used to implement sports and education programs in Haiti and in the St. Louis community.
In a statement, Mayor Francis G. Slay said, "I'm thrilled that St. Louis will be hosting the Players for Peace Goodwill Game. "Not only does this event serve a great cause, but it will bring visitors - including some of the world's best soccer players - to eat in our restaurants, sleep in our hotels, and visit our many attractions. I know these international visitors will return home to share great stories of their experiences in St. Louis."
Former United States National and Hall of Fame player Eric Wynalda will coach "The Rest of the World" squad. Brazilian legend Carlos Alberto Torres, who served as captain of Brazil's 1970 Mexico World Cup championship team, will coach the South American team. Assistant coaches will be AC St. Louis's Francisco Filho (South America) and former England International Terry Fenwick ("The Rest of the World").
"The Rest of the World" and South American squads will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of the following Players for Peace Ambassadors: Elias Figueroa (Chile), Chairman of Players for Peace; Steve Leighton (USA), CEO of Players for Peace; Carlos Alberto Torres (Brazil); Eric Wynalda (USA); Carlos Valderama (Columbia); Tefilio Cubillas (Peru); Osvaldo Ardiles (Argentina); Terry Fenwick (Caribbean); and Shep Messing (USA).
"St. Louis is proud to host this prestigious game that has such a strong international impact," said Kathleen "Kitty" Ratcliffe, St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission President. "Our region has a rich soccer history and strong soccer community. The Players for Peace Goodwill Game represents yet another historic competition that will add to our legacy."
While the match will showcase many of the greatest players in the world, the Players for Peace Goodwill Game is more than just a soccer game. The players come to St. Louis with a humanitarian message that transcends sports.
"We have always supported the efforts of Players for Peace because they have delivered many worthwhile and meaningful humanitarian projects over the years," said Cristobal Aldunate Jory of the United Nations Sport for Development and Peace. "They have clearly demonstrated how the power of football and sport is leveraged to motivate and engage the world's youth. I congratulate St. Louis for supporting this valuable initiative and look forward to visiting the city, attending the match, and seeing the world's greatest players come together for a great cause."
For more information about the Players for Peace game, please visit www.playersforpeace.org or call the hotlines: English (US) 877-230-4205; Spanish (US) 877-230-4578.
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