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Soccer is a universal language that crosses state, religious and cultural boundaries. Therefore, soccer could be a means to promote tolerance, peace and understanding.

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The German national team undergoes a practice session at Vatutinki Square, Moscow CSKA Sports Academy complex, Russia, on Wednesday (13/6/2018). In its first game, the defending champion will meet with Mexico on Sunday (17/6/2018).

Soccer is a universal language that crosses state, religious and cultural boundaries. Therefore, soccer could be a means to promote tolerance, peace and understanding. "Play Soccer, Make Peace!" is the motto introduced by the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (Wango).

Take, for example, World War I in 1914, when Pope Benedict XV called for a ceasefire among the clashing parties. Initially, the call was ignored. But then, at their own initiative, German and British soldiers agreed to a ceasefire in Belgium and played a friendly soccer match as a sign of peace.

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