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European Football Week

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European Football Week
Annual Europe-wide sports initiative.
About EFW
25 MAY – 2 JUNE 2024
European Football Week 2024: Martim’s Story
Martim from Special Olympics Portugal is one of 35,000 players from 45 countries taking part in Special Olympics European Football Week 2024. Discover what #EFW2024 and the game of football mean to him!

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Martim's Football Journey with Special Olympics and Sporting Clube de Portugal
Athletes

Martim's Football Journey with Special Olympics and Sporting Clube de Portugal

Martim Maia is a Special Olympics Portugal athlete whose life changed when he discovered his love of football. Discover Martim's journey and the perspectives of those around him in this feature video, supported by UEFA.
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In the News

Special Olympics & UEFA: a Partnership in a League of its Own

We look back on a fantastic year of football cooperation and celebration and reflect on the powerful partnership between Special Olympics and UEFA.
4 Min Read
Two players shake hands and smile after a football match with athletes in the background.
In the News

Special Olympics and Refugees: Bridging Communities Through Sports

The Special Olympics' "Unified with Refugees" initiative is breaking down barriers and fostering connections between Special Olympics athletes and refugee communities across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
1 Min Read
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MIROSLAW KROUGULEC

Vice President
Sports, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
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AOIFE O'GRADY

Senior Manager
Marketing & Communications, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

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