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Panini World Cup Sticker Albums
April 27, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | 13 Comments
Two brothers, Benito and Giuseppe Panini, founded Panini in 1961, a company which produces books, comics, magazines, stickers and more. One of their most popular products are the World Cup Sticker Albums, which started with the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. This year’s 2010 South Africa World Cup Sticker Album will have over 70 pages with over 600 images, including images of individual players, teams, badges, and stadiums. Sideline Soccer has one to give away thanks to We Got Soccer! Continue reading
Hustle Number 20
April 26, 2010 | Advice for Coaches | 1 Comment
I received an email from a visitor questioning parents referring to players by number instead of name. For example, a parent yelled out “hustle number 20″. Another parent advised that it is rude to refer to players by number. Players should always be referred to by name. Continue reading
QUICK FACT: The Hand of God
March 31, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that Diego Maradona of Argentina infamously scored with his hand? In the 1986 quarter final against England, Maradona jumped in the air along with English goalkeeper Peter Shilton and punched the ball into the net. Neither the linesmen nor the referee noticed! Maradona referred to it as the “hand of God”.
QUICK FACT: First World Cup Final Penalty Shot
March 29, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that the first penalty shot in a World Cup Final was in 1974? The famous Cruyff of Holland was fouled in the box by Hoeness of West Germany. In the end however, West Germany won 2-1.
QUICK FACT: Uruguay
March 26, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that Uruguay are the only World Cup winners in history not to defend their title? Winners and hosts of the 1930 World Cup, they were upset that so few European countries attended the tournament. So they refused to attend the 1934 World Cup held in Italy.
QUICK FACT: Just Fontaine
March 17, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that Just Fontaine has the record for the most goals in a World Cup tournament? With a total of 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup tournament for France, it is a record that has yet to be broken. He is also the second player to score at least one goal in every game of the World Cup tournament.
QUICK FACT: FIFA
March 12, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that FIFA was founded by Robert Guerin? The French journalist founded (FIFA) Federation Internationale de Football Assocation on May 21, 1904. It is the international governing body of soccer around the world.
