UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Soccer fans around the world will now have a day to celebrate the world's most popular sport every year – May 25. The United Nations
UNITED NATIONS — Soccer fans around the world will now have a day to celebrate the world’s most popular sport every year – May 25.
The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution by consensus with a bang of the gavel by its president, Dennis Francis, to applause from diplomats in the assembly chamber. It was co-sponsored by more than 160 countries. But he stressed that soccer is more than just a game played by all ages on streets, in villages, schools and courtyards for fun and in competitions.
He said the game has become “a pivotal platform” championing gender equality and social inclusion, “a common ground where individuals from varying backgrounds converge, promoting mutual understanding, tolerance, respect and solidarity.”
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