10,000-mile US-to-Brazil football dribble ends in tragedy
ByPress Association
Richard Swanson set off a fortnight ago.
A man trying to dribble a football 10,000 miles from the US to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup has been killed by a car just a fortnight after setting off.
Police in Lincoln City, Oregon, said 42-year-old Richard Swanson was hit while walking near the city. The driver has not been charged. Police said Mr Swanson’s soccer ball was recovered.
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Mr Swanson set out from Seattle on the trek to promote the One World Futbol Project which donates durable soccer balls to people in developing countries.
“We are deeply saddened to learn about Richard’s death,” Lisa Tarver, chief operating officer of the One World Futbol Project, said. “He was a very inspiring man who in a very short time walked his way into many lives. Our thoughts are with his family.”
10,000-mile US-to-Brazil football dribble ends in tragedy
