𝖥𝗈𝗈𝗍𝖻𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝖶𝖺𝗋 𝖠 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝖼𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝖾

The #FootballWar between #ElSalvador and #Honduras in 1969 was a four-day conflict triggered by a disputed football match, territorial disputes, and economic tensions. The decisive match in the qualifying round for the 1970 FIFA World Cup was played between El Salvador and Honduras at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. El Salvador won the match 3-2, but the victory sparked tensions between the two countries. The match sparked tensions between the two countries due to land and sea border disputes and the migration of Salvadorans for better economic opportunities. El Salvador's victory was seen as a national humiliation, leading to anti-Salvadoran sentiment in Honduras. In response, the government deported Salvadorans, leading to El Salvador's severed diplomatic ties and invasion. The war lasted for four days, and resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced thousands more. The Football War was a tragic event that had a lasting impact on the relationship between El Salvador and Honduras. The war also highlighted the dangers of allowing sports rivalries to escalate into violence. ‪

VC: Tabin Reyaz ‪@thetabinreyaz‬

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