First Lady says football is a tool that unites the world

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed said in a post marking World Football Day that football unites people across ages, cultures and backgrounds and helps build responsible citizens. The article notes that World Football Day is observed annually on 25 May and was first marked in 2024.

First reported 25 May 2026, 20:04

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World Football Day is observed. annually on 25 May only Maldives News Network
World Football Day is observed annually on 25 May.
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First Lady says football is a tool that unites the world

25 May Annual date of World Football Day

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25 May Annual date of World Football Day Maldives News Network
World Football Day is observed annually on 25 May.
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2024 year Year World Football Day was first marked Maldives News Network
The commemorative day was first marked in 2024, coinciding with the centenary of the first international football tournament ever held in history.
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Sajidha Mohamed First Lady