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Every 4 years, the World Cup comes, entertaining millions of people around the world. With World Cup 2006 being hosted in Europe, more attention has been paid to issues like integration, tolerance, racism, and discrimination.
The world cup 2006 official logo and slogan show that the occasion goes beyond football. The logo depicts three laughing faces in yellow, blue, and green forming the symbol "006" and welcoming the world to a party for the World Cup. The slogan, in German, "Die Welt zu Gast bei Freunden," means "A time to make friends."
According to Franz Beckenbauer, the president of the World Cup Organizing Committee, the World Cup logo displays "Celebrating Faces of Football" and aims to convey the message that Germany will be a welcoming and friendly host. "We believe that the new emblem perfectly expresses our philosophy of having a buoyant, cheerful, and carefree tournament in 2006," the former German coach and playing legend added. "Everybody knows that we're good at organizing but we wanted to convey another, warmer, and friendlier image of Germany."
European Muslims Page brings you different media coverage of World Cup 2006 that goes beyond football and sport, emphasizing the spirit of the three laughing faces and the message of the friendly slogan.
World Cup Passion Unifies Germans and Turks
Last week, the Center for Turkish Studies had a meeting with representatives of the Turkish immigrant organizations in Germany. At this meeting, it became clear that the Turks were very enthusiastic about soccer and that they were fully identifying with the German national team.
Muslim World Cup Players Promote Image
"Muslim players in European soccer teams are a proof that their faith and cultures are not stumbling blocks hindering contribution to the development of their societies in all domains," Anas al-Tikriti, former chairman of the Muslim Association of Britain, told IslamOnline.net.
German Turks' divided loyalties
"We support Germany, of course. We live here, we eat their bread!" says Mr. Yildirim. "Our families are here and our future is here." In other Turkish areas it is no different. There were reports of celebratory gunshots over Berlin's Turkish neighborhood of Kreuzberg after Germany's victory over Ecuador.
Kalou's World Cup bid blocked
Dutch immigration minister Rita Verdonk ruled definitively on Monday that a special article of law covering top foreign sportsmen did not apply to the 20-year-old Feyenoord winger. Kalou has been supported by Dutch coach Marco van Basten, who had guaranteed him a spot in his World Cup squad.
Dutch Mosques Support Soccer Team
"The Muslim minority wanted to demonstrate their loyalty to the Netherlands and support for the national soccer team in World Cup 2006," mosque imam Yasin Dagruyol told IslamOnline.net. Following suit, Muslim and non-Muslim residents of Osse have raised Dutch flags over their buildings...
German Hotel Removes Alcohol, Porn for Saudi Team
"They will be able to watch 35 Arabic language TV channels in their rooms so they can see all the (World Cup) games in their own language," Michel Prokop, the hotel's general manager, told Reuters.” We will leave the Pay-TV on in their rooms but the porn movie channels will of course be turned off," he added.
World Cup Muslim Fans Urged to "Give Example"
A German Muslim website has exhorted Muslim football supporters to take into their strides provocations by right-wingers.” Muslim fans should give an example of Muslim behavior and enjoy the contests no matter what the results are," wrote the muslimmarkt website. The website urged Muslim fans to report any law violations to the police.
Germany's World Cup Integration
As one of the planet's biggest sporting spectacles, the World Cup in Germany this year will showcase more than just the prowess of 32 national teams on the soccer pitch. The tournament will also mirror each society's attitudes towards racism, tolerance and integration...
Sports & Bridging the Gap Between Countries
I see that sports competitions can play a vital role in bridging the gab between countries. Palestinians, for example, can seize the chance of the world cup in introducing their case to people. They can show how they suffer from oppression, injustice, and unfair treatment. Do you agree with me that sports can help people to know each other? (Join the forum)
Volunteers Promote World Cup Peace
The "Ballance 2006" project will aim to promote tolerance, fair play and integration through grassroots community football in Germany and will bring together more than 150 volunteers from partner organizations in Poland, Italy, Norway, France and Germany. Nacro's volunteers, who act as mentors for young people on Nacro's sports projects across the UK, will take part in a cultural celebration event in Wiesbaden, near Frankfurt, on 11 June...
German Friendly to Promote Religious Tolerance
The 60-minute march will bring together eight players from each side and will be played in a Berlin high school. The friendly is organized by the Church of Berlin and Brandenbourg and the Church of Berlin-Wilmersdorf. This is the first such inter-faith friendly to be played in German, though a similar one was played in Britain in January of this year.
Discover Islam in World Cup
The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) will launch a know-Islam campaign during the World Cup 2006 in Germany, which kicks off on June 9."The campaign will be championed by our Berlin branch," WAMY Cairo Director Hamdy Al-Mursi told IslamOnline.net on Sunday, June 4...
Football Against Racism in Europe
FARE aims to rid the game of racism by combining the resources of anti-racist football organization throughout Europe. It helps to support and nurture groups and coordinates efforts on an European scale. By working together, FARE helps organizations share good practice and present a united front against racism in football...
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