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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.
QUICK FACT: Khaki Cup Final
March 11, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that the 1915 FA Cup Final was known as the Khaki Cup Final? This was during World War I and there were thousands of uniformed soldiers in attendance. Sheffield United beat Chelsea 3-0.
QUICK FACT: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Name
March 5, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that Cristiano Ronaldo was named after Ronald Reagan? Cristiano’s father, Jose Dinis Aveiro, chose the second name of Ronaldo after the then president Ronald Reagan because he was his favorite actor! Cristiano’s full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.
QUICK FACT: The First Soccer League
March 3, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that the first soccer league was formed in 1888? William McGregor gathered a number of teams and suggested forming a league. The first soccer league was born. It included Accrington, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton, Burnley, Derby County, Everton, Notts County, Preston North End, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
QUICK FACT: The First Rules
March 1, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that the first attempt to agree on a set of rules for soccer was done in 1848? Representatives from the major public schools that played met at Cambridge University. They agreed that the ball could be handled as long as it was immediately placed on the ground and kicked. They also agreed that kicking an opponent was illegal and an offside rule was drafted. Known as the Cambridge Rules, these rules became the basis of what we know today!
QUICK FACT: What’s a Derby?
February 26, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that a derby match is a match between two local rival teams usually within the same region? For example, Manchester City vs Manchester United is a huge local derby. The atmosphere is intense both for the players and the fans since they are big rivals!
