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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!

News
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Community Impact

This Is Special Olympics

From the World Winter Games Turin 2025 to promoting inclusive health, education and sports, the message of Special Olympics athletes highlights limitless opportunities for the New Year.
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In the News

Special Olympics European Football Conference 2024: Building an Inclusive Football Community

From 20 to 21 November, the 16th Special Olympics Europe and Eurasia (SOEE) Football Conference took place in Brdo, Slovenia, bringing together 42 representatives from 26 countries.
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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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Sports, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
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Marketing & Communications, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

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