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It is no more news to some lovers of the round leather game across the globe that the UN passed a resolution on May 7, 2024, acknowledging “the global reach of football and its impact in various spheres, including commerce, peace and diplomacy and recognizing that football creates a space for cooperation”. Without a doubt, the day underscores football’s unique role as a globally beloved game and its potential to contribute positively to development and humanitarian goals worldwide. Against the foregoing backdrop, the 100 th anniversary of the first international football tournament with representation all regions was celebrated on Saturday, yesterday, culminating in the UN General Assembly’s declaration of May 25 World Football Day.

According to Statista, “Often referred to as “the global game”, football (i.e. soccer) is played, followed and talked about in almost every corner of the planet.



The sport’s biggest events, e.g. the quadrennial FIFA World Cup or the annual UEFA Champions League Final, are among the biggest sporting events in the world, only matched by the Olympics in terms of their global reach.

Our chart, based on Statista Consumer Insights data, shows where people are particularly fond of the game and where interest in football is more limited. It clearly shows the popularity of football in Europe and Latin America as well as the potential for future growth in North America and parts of Asia and Oceania”. Throwing insight to how the game has be.

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