Football War

English

Etymology

So named because the direct cause of the war is a football match between El Salvador and Honduras in 1969, although tensions and antagonism can be traced earlier.

Proper noun

the Football War

  1. A brief war fought between El Salvador and Honduras from 14 to 18 July 1969.
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