Borderless Football / calcetto

The focus will be on the Borderless Football concept, bringing together athletes, art, and the public in one shared space.

As part of the European Capital of Culture Nova Gorica - Gorizia, a special sports event will take place at Europe Square: a 3v3 football tournament featuring numerous well-known Slovenian and international athletes. The highlight of the event will be an exhibition match featuring the legendary HIT Gorica football team from the 2004/05 season, including former Slovenian national team players such as Miran Srebrnič, Miran Burgič, Valter Birsa, Marko Šuler, and Matej Mavrič.

The event is part of the Walk for Europe, the second major highlight of the European Capital of Culture, taking place this Sunday, 4 May 2025, from 10:00 to 22:00. The focus will be on the Borderless Football concept, bringing together athletes, art, and the public in one shared space.

In addition to the tournament and exhibition match, there will also be a table football ("calcetto") tournament, with vibrant performances by local supporter groups enhancing the festive atmosphere.

The sports-themed day will conclude with a concert by the band Avtomobili, founded in Nova Gorica in 1982.