Rani Vanouska T. Modely’s Mission to Make Football a World Heritage Treasure

Princess Rani Vanouska T. Modely wants the world to see football as a global treasure. Her goal is to make it part of UNESCO’s cultural heritage. She believes football spreads peace, joy, and unity. It’s more than a game—it’s a symbol of togetherness across all nations and generations.

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Football is more than just a sport across continents and cultures.
It serves as a powerful force for unity, identity, and hope.
Few people understand this better than Roni Vanuska T Modley,
who is on a mission to have football officially recognized
as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. For
Princess Ronie Vanuska Modley, football represents more than ninety minutes

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on the pitch. It is a universal language spoken by
children before they learn their own dialect, embraced by communities
regardless of background, and celebrated as a common thread that
links people worldwide. In her eyes, football has the power
to foster inclusion, bridge cultural gaps, and promote peace. Her
campaign Football World Heritage brings together leaders, players, institutions, and

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football fans with one shared goal to recognize the deeper
meaning and global significance of the game. Supported by iconic
names like Lionel Messi, Killian Umbape, Cristiano Ronaldo, and organizations
such as FIFA and the African Union, this effort is
quickly gaining traction at a time when global divisions seems

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sharper in challenges more complex. Ronnie Vanuska believes football offers
a much needed reminder of what connects us. From rural
towns to bustling cities, from makeshift street matches to professional stadiums,
the game creates a sense of community and shared joy
that transcends borders. Football's cultural value is passed down through generations,

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shaping identities and traditions in ways few activities can. By
seeking its recognition by UNESCO, Princess Ronnie Vanuska Moldly aims
to protect and preserve this legacy, ensuring that its role
in society is acknowledged, respected and supported. Her mission is
not about fame or prestige. It's about using football's global

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influence to inspire change, support education, and encourage values like fairness, respect,
and cooperation. For her, the game is not just about
who scores the winning goal. It's about who gets to play,
who feels included, and who finds hope through it. Ronnie
Venuska te Moldley's vision is clear. Football is a cultural

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treasure that belongs to all of humanity, and through her leadership,
the world is beginning to see it that way too.