The UN headquarters building in New York. The UN football forum is being held in New York Goals in the field of sustainable development Football is more than the game. Under such a motto, on the eve of World Football Day, celebrated on May 25, the Football for the Goals forum is held in New York. The United Nations and the leaders of the world football community have united to give an impetus to achieve goals in the field of sustainable development and stimulate specific actions in this direction. As part of the forum, representatives of regional confederations of football, national associations, leagues and clubs are discussing how interested parties together with the UN can make a significant contribution to the solution of global development tasks. During round tables, analytical discussions and targeted working sessions, the forum participants exchange advanced experience and develop a general strategy of actions. 62 ~~ 60 > at the work meeting of the forum advisory councils will be adopted that determines clear obligations and powers to expand the influence of football on a sustainable stable Development. 60 > “football is not just a game, it is a strategic asset in achieving the goals of the United Nations in the field of sustainable development, peace and security, as well as human rights,” said the chairman of the General Assembly of the UN Filen Young. – In small villages and megacities, in dirty fields and ultramodern stadiums, football is a thread connecting people. He brings joy, a sense of pride and involvement and – if he is lucky – leads to a triumph. Football helps to destroy barriers, promotes social integration and dialogue. “& Amp; nbsp; Football Day in 2024 it was 100 years since the first international football tournament in the history of the international football tournament from the history The participation of representatives of all regions of the world in the framework of the 1924 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. On the occasion of the anniversary, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution of 78/281, which proclaims on May 25 World Football Day. The document emphasized the “global coverage of football and its influence in various fields, including trade, peace and diplomacy”, and it was noted that football creates ample opportunities for international cooperation. 62 >