Google Doodle Celebrates the Historic Paris Games - Football Tournament of 1924

Today's Google Doodle celebrates the Paris Games - Football. The doodle shows two birds playing football in front of the Eiffel Tower.

The Paris Games - Football was an international football tournament held in Paris, France, from May 20 to June 28, 1924. This was the eighth edition of the Olympic Games and the first after World War I.

The football tournament had 22 teams from 18 countries. These teams were divided into four groups. Each group played a round-robin tournament. The top two teams from each group moved on to the quarter-finals.

The quarter-finals took place on June 15 and 16. The semi-finals were played on June 18. The final match was held on June 28, where Uruguay defeated Switzerland 3-0 to win the gold medal.

Over 1 million people attended the matches, making the Paris Games - Football a huge success. It showcased the best football players in the world and helped raise the sport's profile globally.

The Google Doodle is a fun way to remember the Paris Games - Football. It reminds us of the tournament's history and the great players who competed in it.

Besides enjoying the Google Doodle, there are other ways to celebrate the Paris Games - Football. You can watch old matches on TV or online. Reading books or articles about the tournament is another option.

You can also play football yourself or attend a match. The Paris Games - Football is a great chance to celebrate both football and Olympic history.