The Argentine Soccer Player's Day is a special celebration of the national calendar that takes place on June 22, 2021 . Before this date, this event was celebrated every May 14. This sports day aims to praise each and every one of the footballers of our country who in each game do their best to win it.
Do you want to know what is the origin of Footballer's Day and why is it celebrated ? Keep reading.
How was the Footballer's Day born in Argentina?
In the beginning, Footballer's Day was celebrated on May 14 because on this date in 1953 the Argentine player Ernesto Grillo scored a goal classified as impossible in a friendly match between the Argentina team against England. This goal made Argentina win the match 3 to 1.
However, as of 2021, the Soccer Player's Day changes its date to June 22 thanks to a proposal presented by Argentine Footballers Associated to the Argentine Soccer Association. On June 22, 1986 at the World Cup in Mexico, star Diego Armando Maradona scored the “Goal of the Century”; In this way, the date is a great tribute to one of the best works of art in the world.
In fact, this goal was rated by FIFA as the best goal in World Cup history; It was a true masterpiece that all football lovers and fans will remember forever and ever.