Football
Special Olympics European Football Conference 2018
Enjoy highlights from the 14th Special Olympics European Football Conference took place in Prague, Czech Republic from 14 to 15 December 2018.
European Football Week 2018
Supported by UEFA Respect, MetLife, national football federations and professional clubs, European Football Week (EFW) is a highlight in the Special Olympics calendar. From 19 to 27 May 2018, 45,000 participants across 50 countries took part in 450 events.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Cheered On Special Olympics Israel
It was a memorable day when the football club showed up to their match against FC Beitar Jerusalem wearing Special Olympics T-shirts.
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Puerto Rican Football Player Plays Unified
Jackie Marrero, a member of Puerto Rico’s National Team, participated in a friendly with Quintana Football Academy.
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See Highlights From 2017 European Football Week
More than 40,000 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities participated in 2017. Look back at some of the highlights.
Special Olympics Russia Athletes Realized a Dream
The athletes' dream became a reality when they served as flag bearers at the recent FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.
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A Life Changed By Football: Said Abdel Lah
Said Abdel Lah’s life changed when he joined Plena Inclusión Ceuta, a partner of Special Olympics Spain.
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Special Olympics Cyprus Athletes Join Unified Football Project
Young athletes from Special Olympics Cyprus, together with MetLife volunteers, participated in Special Olympics European Football week.
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How David Egan Found His Voice Through Sports
David Egan has always dreamed big. Learn how he is changing attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities.
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To Play Is To Learn: WASH Instruction in Kenya
“I have learned that dirty hands will make me sick.” This is what athlete Habiba Noor learned from participating in sports. Learn how.
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