Anti-Racism World Cup 2010

antrim | miscellaneous | event notice Wednesday July 14, 2010 13:15 by Ciarán antiracismworldcup at gmail dot com

For the fourth year running, the city of Belfast will have the honour to host the Anti-Racism soccer World Cup between July 16 and 18.

The Anti-Racism World Cup is a show case of solidarity between people of all nationalities and a demonstration against discrimination and division.

The tournament and associated events will take place in Donegal Celtic Football Club, Suffolk Road, Belfast.

Anti-Racism World Cup 2010

Friday 16 July

7pm - Welcome session
Information on the tournament and getting to know the teams.

7.30pm - Remembering Charlie Donnelly
Film and talk on the life of International Brigadista Charlie Donnelly, who fought against the fascism in the Spanish Civil war.

9.30pm - Disco
Punk Football disco featuring three of FC Utd of Manchester Radio's Djs, playing Ska, Northern Soul and Indie tracks.

Saturday 17 July

10am - Anti-Racism World Cup 2010
Teams from near and far will compete for the Anti-Racism World Cup!

1pm - Update on Palestine
Members of the Palestinian team will give a talk about living under the Israeli occupation.

3pm - FCUM vs. Cliftonville
FC United of Manchester take on Belfast's Red Army.

5pm - Session
Traditional music seesion inside the DC clubrooms.

9pm - Entertainment
Night of quality entertainment with Dutch Ska band the Roosters.

Sunday 18 July

11am - World Cup finals
The remaining teams compete to the conclusion of the Anti-Racism World Cup 2010.

1pm - Update on the Congo
Members of the Congolese team will show a short film about the current situation in the Congo.

3pm - Finale
The Anti-Racism World Cup 2010 comes to an end with the trophy presentation followed by a chill-out session for all the participants.