UEFA and the International Blind Sports Federation reaffirmed and strengthened this week their long-standing partnership, joining forces once again to promote the development and visibility of ...

Jasen Bracy, a blind football player in Modesto, prepares for his final game under the Friday night lights.

"Today we left all disappointments behind and were able to win," Jefinho said. Blind football is an adaptation of football for teams of five players, using an audible ball that rattles.

“Today we left all disappointments behind and were able to win,” Jefinho said. Blind football is an adaptation of soccer for teams of five players with an audible ball of rattles.

Hosts France secured gold in blind football after a 3-2 victory on penalties, with 41-year-old hero Frederic Villeroux scoring the winner in the shootout following a 1-1 draw in regular time. On a ...

France players celebrate winning the blind football gold medal match at the 2024 Paralympics, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP … ...

France players celebrate winning the blind football gold medal match at the 2024 Paralympics, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) ...

PARIS (AP) — France defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties under the lights of the Eiffel Tower for the gold medal in blind football on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games.

France has defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties under the lights of the Eiffel Tower for the gold medal in blind football on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games.