December 9th is World Football Day. Football is not only a sport, but also a way of life.
Today, let's follow the photographic works of IP Guangdong creators to explore the diverse facets of football in Guangdong and feel the resonance between football and this land.
(Photo: Miao Qiang)
(Photo: Meizhou Daily)
(Photo: Nanfang Daily)
In Guangdong, from community football pitches in cities to public stadiums that remain brightly lit under the night sky, the continuously improved facilities enable every eager football dream to come true.
(Photo: Zeng Detao)
(Photo: Zeng Detao)
(Photo: Meizhou Daily)
The vitality of football in Guangdong stems from its profound mass foundation. It is nurtured in professional youth training camps and ignited in dynamic grassroots competitions.
(Photo: Zeng Detao)
(Photo: Lian Zhicheng)
(Photo: Meizhou Fabu)
150 years ago, modern football took root in Meizhou, Guangdong. Today, the sport has long been deeply integrated into cities across Guangdong, boasting a vibrant atmosphere of mass participation.
(Photo: Dai Jiaxin)
(Photo: Dai Jiaxin)
(Photo: Dai Jiaxin)
From a "grassroots tournament" back in 2002 to a phenomenal mass sports IP today, Foshan's "La Liga" Football League in Sanshui District has become a summer carnival for the general public.
(Photo: Wu Wenjun)
(Photo: Wu Wenjun)
(Photo: Wu Wenjun)
At the ongoing Blind Football matches of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, the athletes' spirit of solidarity, collaboration and relentless perseverance stands as the most vivid testament to the charm of sports.
In Guangdong, the story of football is one of passion, inheritance, and a dynamic Guangdong that is accelerating forward. This weekend, head to a football pitch and experience the purest joy of the sport for yourself!
