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CAF
26-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
CAF marks World Football Day with continued commitment to Youth Empowerment, Education and Schools Football
The Confédération Africaine de Football ('CAF') joined the global community in celebrating World Football Day reaffirming its dedication to harnessing the power of the game to drive social development, youth empowerment and education across the African continent. At the heart of CAF's commitment is the CAF African Schools Football Championship – an initiative championed by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and a flagship grassroots programme that continues to impact hundreds of thousands of young boys and girls. The CAF African Schools Football Championship transcends the 90 minutes and is also focused on promoting life skills, teamwork, and leadership. In recognition of football's role in advancing global development, CAF's Director of Member Associations and Executive Member of the United Nations' Football for the Goals (FFTG) Advisory Board, Sarah Mukuna, recently participated in the UN Football for the Goals Forum, held over two days at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. During her presentation, Mukuna shared the transformational impact of CAF's school-level programmes and how they align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — notably in areas of good health (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), and partnerships for the goals (SDG 17). 'Through the CAF African Schools Football Championship, we are building a movement that places education, inclusion, and empowerment at the heart of youth development. Our collaboration with the UN and other global partners strengthens our resolve to use football to shape a better, more equitable future for Africa's children,' Mukuna said. The Forum served as a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the six football confederations, UN Member States, and senior UN officials and other Members. CAF's participation emphasized the CAF's strategic approach to aligning football development with broader global goals, reaffirming Africa's leadership in leveraging football as a driver of sustainable progress.
See - Sada Elbalad
25-05-2025
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt's Al Ahly Joins UNICEF's Global World Football Day Panel to Champion Child Rights Through Football
Ahmed Emam UNICEF Egypt and Al Ahly Sporting Club took center stage at 'Every Play for Every Child,' a high-level event held at UNICEF Headquarters in New York to mark World Football Day. The gathering celebrated the growing role of football in promoting children's rights, development, and well-being globally. Mohamed Abu Okail, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Al Ahly SC, represented Egypt and the MENA region in the event's opening panel, 'Making a Difference with UNICEF's Football Club Partners.' He highlighted the renewed UNICEF–Al Ahly partnership, signed in September 2024, which leverages the influence of football to support children across Egypt. 'This collaboration not only inspires children nationwide but also sets a model for impactful partnerships across the MENA region and Africa,' Abu Okail said during the panel. The event brought together representatives from UNICEF's global partner clubs—including Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Wrexham A.F.C., and Inter Miami CF—alongside private sector leaders and international football institutions, to explore how the world's most popular sport can drive meaningful social change. UNICEF emphasized that partnerships with football clubs go far beyond the pitch, aiming to foster inclusion, resilience, and opportunity for children everywhere. The event reinforced the organization's commitment to using sport and storytelling as powerful tools for advocacy and impact. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
News18
25-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
World Football Day 2025: 10 Legends Who Changed The Game Forever
Last Updated: World Football Day celebrates the power of football to unite people across cultures, nations, and backgrounds. World Football Day 2025: Last year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to recognise May 25 as World Football Day. In 2024, the day marked the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament featuring teams from all regions. Football, known as soccer in the United States, made its Olympic debut in Paris in 1924. This annual celebration is meant to honour the global impact of football as a unifying sport. It also sheds light on the role of football in promoting peace, development and women's empowerment. The day encourages all countries to celebrate the value of the sport through special events and competitions. Football traces its roots to ancient civilisations, with early versions of the game being played in China, Greece, and Rome. The modern version, however, emerged in 19th-century England, when official rules first came into place, leading to the foundation of the Football Association in 1863. World Football Day 2025: History From dusty fields to state-of-the-art stadiums, football has now grown into a global passion, with tournaments like the FIFA World Cup uniting nations and cultures. The proposal to designate May 25 as World Football Day was put forward by Libya's ambassador to the United Nations, Taher El-Sonni. The initiative received widespread support, with over 160 UN member states showing a thumbs-up to the resolution. While presenting the proposal, Ambassador El-Sonni highlighted football's global reach, emphasising its presence in communities of all sizes—from small villages to major cities. He also admitted it to be the most popular sport in the world. World Football Day 2025: Top 10 Footballers In 21st Century World Football Day 2025: Quotes
Mid East Info
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Celebrate World Football Day at Real Madrid World with non-stop action, entertainment, and an exclusive AED 199 ticket offer
Dubai, UAE, 21 May 2025: It's time to lace up those boots and get ready to celebrate the world's favourite game in the most exciting way possible! Real Madrid World, the world's first football theme park, is throwing an epic World Football Day weekend at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts on Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th May, and it's all yours for just AED 199! Whether you're a future football king or queen, there's something for boys and girls of all ages to enjoy at this two-day football fiesta! What's happening over the weekend? Celebration parade at 6:00pm around the Cibeles Fountain : Get your flags ready! March, cheer, and dance along with costumed performers in a football-themed parade at 6:00pm that celebrates the heart and soul of the beautiful game. : Get your flags ready! March, cheer, and dance along with costumed performers in a football-themed parade at 6:00pm that celebrates the heart and soul of the beautiful game. Live match viewing on Saturday, 24 th May against Real Sociedad: The countdown is on! Watch Real Madrid take on Real Sociedad, live at the La Cibeles screen at 6:15pm, and be part of the electric atmosphere as fans come together to celebrate every goal, tackle, and triumph. The countdown is on! Watch Real Madrid take on Real Sociedad, live at the La Cibeles screen at 6:15pm, and be part of the electric atmosphere as fans come together to celebrate every goal, tackle, and triumph. Free popcorn hour: Enjoy a free bowl of popcorn from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Enjoy a free bowl of popcorn from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Football workshops for kids (boys & girls!): Little legends can play at La Fábrica Training Pitch and enjoy the magic of football. Little legends can play at La Fábrica Training Pitch and enjoy the magic of football. Spin the wheel for cool prizes: Spin to win! From exclusive merch to free experiences across Dubai Holding Entertainment destinations, every spin brings a new surprise. Spin to win! From exclusive merch to free experiences across Dubai Holding Entertainment destinations, every spin brings a new surprise. DJ party & entertainment dance shows: When the sun sets, the energy turns up! From 7:30pm to 8:30pm, join a high-energy DJ set near the Cibeles Fountain with football anthems and dance-offs! When the sun sets, the energy turns up! From 7:30pm to 8:30pm, join a high-energy DJ set near the Cibeles Fountain with football anthems and dance-offs! Meet & Greet with Bashar Arabi on Sunday, 25 th May: Say hello and snap a selfie with fan-favourite Bashar Arabi, content creator, football fanatic, and crowd favourite at La Cibeles Fountain. Catch him in action as he takes on fun football challenges and joins the celebrations! Say hello and snap a selfie with fan-favourite Bashar Arabi, content creator, football fanatic, and crowd favourite at La Cibeles Fountain. Catch him in action as he takes on fun football challenges and joins the celebrations! Win an official Real Madrid signed jersey: Guests who purchase tickets before 23rd May will have the chance to win an exclusive jersey signed by the entire Real Madrid team, a must-have collector's item for true fans! And of course, amid all the football-themed excitement, guests can experience Real Madrid World's incredible lineup of rides and attractions. From the adrenaline-pumping Hala Madrid coaster, the region's first wooden coaster, to the sky-high thrills of Stars Flyer , the world's tallest amusement ride at 460 feet, the park offers something for everyone. Families and young fans can enjoy interactive zones like The Real Challenge , La Fábrica Training Pitch , and immersive experiences such as The Bernabéu Experience , Meet the Stars , and White Hearts bring the club's legendary history to life. For more information and booking, please visit: END
United News of India
25-04-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
FIFA launches inaugural World Football Week
Zurich (Switzerland), Apr 25 (UNI) FIFA has launched World Football Week from May 21-25, an inaugural week of festivities to celebrate football's unique ability to connect people across places, cultures and languages. Under the theme 'Together, We Are Stronger,' individuals, teams, and organisations around the world are invited to play, watch, and celebrate football, highlighting the strength which exists in unity. On May 23, 2024, FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed to extend the existing UN World Football Day (May 25) celebrations for five days annually, in the form of World Football Week. Beginning on May 21, the day on which FIFA was founded in 1904, World Football Week extends until UN World Football Day, on May 25. The 25th of May was also the day on which the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris kicked off - the first to be organised by FIFA - paving the way for the first FIFA World Cup, six years later. Calling on the United Nations General Assembly ahead of last year's World Football Day, the FIFA President was met with the eager support of Dennis Francis, the then-President of the UN General Assembly at its 78th Session, and the Group of Friends of Football, to give people around the world a longer opportunity to unite through football and experience the joy and peace the sport can bring. 'World Football Week is more than just a celebration of the game we love; it's a celebration of unity. Under the theme 'Together, We Are Stronger', World Football Week will be an opportunity to honour football's immense power to bring people together and is also a show of the strength that our football community has when united,' the FIFA President said. 'No matter how you enjoy the sport, whether playing with friends or cheering on a team, you are part of football, which truly unites the world." 'I would like to thank the Group of Friends of Football and the UN General Assembly for their support in helping us to extend the festivities beyond the UN World Football Day on 25 May. I look forward to seeing the world come together during this important week of joy and happiness,' he said. Mattias Grafstrom, FIFA Secretary General, said: 'World Football Week is a special opportunity for communities to come together and enjoy football. We thank the FIFA Member Associations, and everyone involved for their creativity and commitment in organising and delivering events, giving people around the world the chance to share in the joy football brings.' World Football Week will run from May 21, FIFA's 121st anniversary, to May 25 and will be given a platform when all 211 FIFA Member Associations congregate at the 75th FIFA Congress in Paraguay on May 15, during the Delegates' Football Tournament. FIFA has assembled a digital toolkit for MAs, clubs, sports centres and community groups at all levels, with guidance on how to successfully deliver local events. The toolkit provides a variety of ideas for bringing people together to play and watch football, and ways to engage individuals of all ages and abilities. It includes useful branding materials, such as posters, and social media templates to help raise awareness. UNI BM
