Football
Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball to score a goal. Unqualified, the word ''football'' normally means the form of football that is the most popular where the word is used. Sports commonly c ...
has been played consistently at the
Mediterranean Games
The Mediterranean Games is a multi-sport event organised by the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM). It is held every four years among athletes from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea in Africa, Asia and Europe. The fir ...
since the year 1951 for men.
Italy
Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical re ...
and
Spain
, image_flag = Bandera de España.svg
, image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg
, national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
, i ...
is the most successful team. From 1991, national teams are not allowed, which means only youth teams participate in the tournament.
Tournament
Men's
1951–1987: Senior Teams / 1991-Ongoing: U20 Teams
' A round-robin tournament determined the final standings.
Medals (1951-2022)
Participating nations
:
Includes four appearances as
Summary
Men (1951–1987)
As end of
1987 Mediterranean Games
The X Mediterranean Games ( ar, ألعاب البحر الأبيض المتوسط 1987), commonly known as the 1987 Mediterranean Games, were the 10th Mediterranean Games. The Games were held in Latakia, Syria, from 11 to 25 September 1987, wher ...
. 10 editions compete between Senior teams but many teams not compete national A teams.
All matches not between two A Senior team are not counted as A-level match by FIFA.
Men (1951–2022)
See also
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Football at the African Games
The men's Association football tournament has been held at every session of the African Games since 1965. Women's competition was added in 2003.
Since 1991, age limit for men teams is under-23, same as the age limit in football competitions at ...
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Football at the Asian Games
The men's football tournament has been a regular Asian Games sporting event since the 1951 edition, while the women's tournament began in 1990.
History
The first Asian Games had football tournament.
Since the 2002 Asian Games, age limit for ...
External links
Mediterranean Cup and Mediterranean Games - Overview (www.rsssf.com)Mediterranean Games - General stats for all teams
{{Men's Mediterranean Games Football winners
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Mediterranean Games
The Mediterranean Games is a multi-sport event organised by the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM). It is held every four years among athletes from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea in Africa, Asia and Europe. The fir ...