Sawers explained , `` these guys I spend my days from Monday to Friday negotiating with , and we have fun on weekends , so this is us having fun . '' Many dignitaries play soccer to support work that promotes peace . The group also advocates the power of sport to bring young people together . Secretary - General Ban Ki - moon , ever the gentleman , changed teams at halftime . The performance by Ban , however , was ` ` amazing , '' says one ambassador .
Many dignitaries play soccer to support work that promotes peace . The group also advocates the power of sport to bring young people together . Secretary - General Ban Ki - moon , ever the gentleman , changed teams at halftime . The performance by Ban , however , was ` ` amazing , '' says one ambassador .