UN General Assembly Declares May 25 as World Football Day

  • Publish date: Thursday، 09 May 2024 | Last update: Friday، 09 May 2025
UN General Assembly Declares May 25 as World Football Day UN General Assembly Declares May 25 as World Football Day
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The UN General Assembly has declared May 25 as World Football Day. The decision honors the centennial of the first international football tournament, which took place during the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Global Recognition

Libya's representative to the UN, Taher M. El-Sonni, introduced the resolution that received support from over 160 countries out of the 193-member General Assembly.

The Significance of Football

El-Sonni emphasized that football, also known as soccer, is a beloved sport globally. He described it as a game that transcends boundaries, serving as a common language understood by people across the world.

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