
By 1Lt Javier Donesteve
First published in
SFOR Informer#103, December 20, 2000
Sarajevo - Representatives from SFOR and the German Embassy
formally presented a cheque from the "Soccer without Borders"
benefit tournament at the Bosnia-Hercegovina Soccer Association on 06
Dec.
A total of 15,555 km were presented by Consul Michael Hagenburger from
the German Embassy and Capt. Markus Homberg from SFOR to Bosnian Soccer
Association President, Mr. Pursina, to build a new soccer field in Sarajevo
where young people from all ethnic and social backgrounds will be able
to play together.
The funds were raised on 28 Oct, during a tournament played in Sarajevo.
There was an audience of more than 4,000 people, between Bosnian teams
as well as teams from SFOR and the German Embassy, including former
First National League players.
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