{"id":4779,"date":"2023-02-21T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T12:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/?p=4779"},"modified":"2025-04-08T12:23:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T10:23:50","slug":"world-football-summit-most-inclusive-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/resources\/insights\/world-football-summit-most-inclusive-match\/","title":{"rendered":"World Football Summit helps organize the world\u2019s most inclusive match"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Saturday February 18th, 2023 our partnership with Real Betis and Integrated Dreams achieved its mission of hosting the \u00abmost inclusive football game in the world\u00bb!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After months in the making and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DQ61vkvYO0Q\" rel=\"noopener\">announcing the initiative at WFS Europe<\/a>, we can officially say&nbsp;<strong>WE BROKE A WORLD RECORD!<\/strong>&nbsp;1740 disabled fans joined us to experience the game between Real Betis and Real Valladolid from the stands of the Benito Villamar\u00edn stadium. This number surpasses that prior record by 700 people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Referring back to what Ram\u00f3n Alarc\u00f3n, CEO of Real Betis Balompi\u00e9 said in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/inclusivity-example-for-clubs\/\">exclusive interview<\/a>&nbsp;with him:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cClubs should be rivals on the field of play, but when the referee blows the final whistle, we must unite and face the challenges facing society together.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A week before the event we also<a href=\"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/the-most-inclusive-game\/\">&nbsp;interviewed Jos\u00e9 Soares<\/a>, Chief Association Executive from Integrated Dreams about the initiative, how it was born, and the impact he hoped it would have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the match, a whole set of actions were carried out with the sole purpose of giving more visibility and accommodating people with disabilities in the stands. Some of these actions include braille-numbered kits for the players, having the hymn interpreted in sign language, placing ColorAdd code on bibs to be recognized by colourblind people, and more. Actions like these made a huge difference for those who needed them, and that too has to be considered \u00abmaximizing the fan experience\u00bb. So every club should want to have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realbetisbalompie.es\/noticias\/actualidad\/hito-mundial-del-real-betis-bate-el-record-de-personas-con-diversidad-funcional-en-las-gradas-durant\" rel=\"noopener\">all fans enjoy our beautiful sport equally.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bravo_braile_01-scaled-1-1024x1006.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bravo_braile_01-scaled-1-1024x1006.webp 1024w, https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bravo_braile_01-scaled-1-300x295.webp 300w, https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bravo_braile_01-scaled-1-768x755.webp 768w, https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bravo_braile_01-scaled-1-1536x1509.webp 1536w, https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bravo_braile_01-scaled-1-2048x2012.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotions where at an all-time high and it\u2019s been amazing to see an entire community (players, employees, governing institutions, industry leaders, media, etc.) engage with this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"El bonito gesto de Borja Iglesias con este b\u00e9tico ciego\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pTId9-tSPjk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are still mesmerized by the impact this initiative has had, not only on Saturday, but on the days after the match as well. Inclusivity must be part of every club, league, and federation\u2019s actions not only for a day, but throughout the year. We strongly believe this record will create a ripple effect that motivates others into taking action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The media coverage that this match has had so far is incredible! Here are a few examples of what has been said about the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International media:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UEFA:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\/insideuefa\/news\/027f-176f864417b5-fab4cc047cad-1000--real-betis-break-records-on-day-for-inclusion\/\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;\u00abReal Betis break records on day of inclusion.\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Athletic: \u00ab<a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/4225961\/2023\/02\/20\/real-betis-most-inclusive-game\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Real Betis host \u2018football\u2019s most inclusive game\u2019 as fans help break world record\u00bb<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BBC Sport:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/64688864\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00abPlayers and fans of Real Betis hope football will become more accessible for disabled fans following what they called \u2018the most inclusive game in the world\u2019.\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Irish Times:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/sport\/soccer\/2023\/02\/23\/joanne-oriordan-real-betis-show-the-real-meaning-of-inclusion-in-sport\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00abJoanne O\u2019Riordan: Real Betis show the real meaning of inclusion in sport\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Stadium Business:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestadiumbusiness.com\/2023\/02\/20\/real-betis-hosts-worlds-most-inclusive-football-match\/?mc_cid=7e8f456e57&amp;mc_eid=5f5ef44237\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00abReal Betis hosts \u2018World\u2019s most inclusive football match.\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record Portugal:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.record.pt\/internacional\/paises\/espanha\/detalhe\/betis-valladolid-o-jogo-mais-inclusivo-do-mundo-a-iniciativa-que-tambem-serve-de-alerta?ref=HP_Ultimas\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00abBetis-Valladolid, o \u2018Jogo mais inclusivo do Mundo\u2019 a iniciativa que tamb\u00e9m serve de alerta.\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publico Portugal:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.publico.pt\/2023\/02\/18\/desporto\/noticia\/jogo-inclusivo-mundo-neste-sabado-dedo-portugues-2039368\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00ab\u2018O jogo mais inclusivo do mundo\u2019 \u00e9 neste s\u00e1bado e tem dedo portugu\u00eas\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biobio Chile:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biobiochile.cl\/noticias\/deportes\/futbol-internacional\/chilenos-en-el-exterior\/2023\/02\/19\/partido-mas-inclusivo-del-mundo-real-betis-de-claudio-bravo.shtml\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00abEl partido m\u00e1s inclusivo del mundo\u00bb.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National media:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marca:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/futbol\/betis\/2023\/02\/20\/63f3becfca4741e62a8b459c.html\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;\u00abEl Benito Villamar\u00edn bate el r\u00e9cord del partido m\u00e1s inclusivo del mundo\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diario AS:<a href=\"https:\/\/as.com\/futbol\/primera\/un-mundo-inclusivo-en-heliopolis-n\/\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;\u00abUn mundo inclusivo en heliopolis\u00bb.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Vanguardia:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavanguardia.com\/vida\/20230218\/8767564\/betis-bate-record-1-740-aficionados-discapacidad-partido-futbol.html\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00abEl Betis bate el r\u00e9cord de 1.740 aficionados con discapacidad en un partido de f\u00fatbol.\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>El D\u00eda Despu\u00e9s:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AWZQwvxzgYA\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00abF\u00fatbol para todo el mundo\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevo:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.relevo.com\/futbol\/liga-primera\/betis-celebra-partido-inclusivo-mundo-20230220192532-nt.html\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00abEl Betis celebra el partido m\u00e1s inclusivo del mundo\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tododisca:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tododisca.com\/betis-inclusivo-dorsales-y-nombres-camiseta-braille\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00abEl Betis m\u00e1s inclusivo: dorsales y nombres en la camiseta en braille\u00bb<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>El Desmarque:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eldesmarque.com\/valladolid\/real-valladolid\/noticias\/110853-unidos-por-la-inclusion-gran-iniciativa-en-el-real-betis-real-valladolid\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00abUnidos por la inclusi\u00f3n: gran iniciativa en el Real Betis \u2013 Real Valladolid\u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Media exposure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media has too been a great medium not only after the match, but also prior and during the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\ude0d \u00a1El <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RealBetisRealValladolid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">#RealBetisRealValladolid<\/a> fue el partido m\u00e1s inclusivo de la historia!<br><br>\ud83d\udc9a La iniciativa del <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealBetis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">@RealBetis<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WFSummit?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">@WFSummit<\/a> acogi\u00f3 a 1740 aficionados con diversidad funcional<br><br>#\u20e3 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MuchoM%C3%A1sEnJuego?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">#MuchoM\u00e1sEnJuego<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IOfLaXIS9j\">pic.twitter.com\/IOfLaXIS9j<\/a><\/p>&mdash; GOL PLAY (@Gol) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Gol\/status\/1627408648258592769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">February 19, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">\u00a1Bienvenidos al partido m\u00e1s inclusivo del mundo! \u2728\ud83d\udc9a\ud83e\udd0d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LaLigaHighlights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">#LaLigaHighlights<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tQlH3WG0t4\">pic.twitter.com\/tQlH3WG0t4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Real Betis Balompi\u00e9 \ud83c\udf34\ud83d\udc9a (@RealBetis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealBetis\/status\/1626967887406563328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">February 18, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is only one step towards the final victory, football must be a driver for change and inclusivity within society and we hope this initiative inspires other clubs and sports to become more inclusive all-year-round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday February 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After months in the making and&nbsp;announcing the initiative at WFS Europe, we can officially say&nbsp;WE BROKE A WORLD RECORD!&nbsp;1740 disabled fans joined us to experience the game between Real [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4780,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[38],"class_list":["post-4779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insights","tag-wfs-knowledge"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4779","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4779"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5318,"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4779\/revisions\/5318"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldfootballsummit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}