BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament that included teams from all regions, which took place on May 25, 1924, in Paris, France. In honor of this milestone, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution on May 7, designating May 25 as World Football Day. Did you know that modern soccer has roots in ancient China? Meet Cuju, a game with a history of over 2,000 years that is recognized by FIFA as one of the earliest competitive ball games using the feet.
Photographers: Guo Xulei, Zhu Zheng, Xu Suhui, Guo Yong, Chen Xiaowei
Visual designer: Li Mangmang
Editors: Li Mangmang, Zhang Keren, Liu Lingyi, Niu Xiaolei■
