MLS Best Goals of 2008
November 26, 2008 | The Beautiful Game | No comments
The 2008 Major League Soccer (MLS) season had some great goals. Here’s a video compilation of some of the best goals of 2008. Continue reading
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QUICK FACT: Most Watched Game in U.S. TV History
November 7, 2008 | The Beautiful Game | No comments
Did you know that the 1999 Women’s World Cup Final was the most watched soccer game (Men’s or Women’s) in U.S. network TV history? An estimated 40 million viewers watched the USA beat China on July 10, 1999 in Pasadena, California. It was also the most attended women’s sporting event with an official attendance of 90,185! Many remember this game with Brandi Chastain’s goal winning penalty kick as she celebrated by taking off her shirt and falling to her knees!
QUICK FACT: Youngest Soccer Player
October 24, 2008 | The Beautiful Game | 1 comment
Did you know that Reuben Noble-Lazarus is the youngest professional soccer player? At just 15 years and 45 days old, the Barnsley striker made his debut on September 30, 2008 against Ipswich when he came onto the field in the 84th minute. The previous record was held by Ken Roberts (Wrexham) and Albert Geldard (Bradford PA), each being 15 years and 158 days old.
Worst Soccer Goal Misses
October 1, 2008 | The Beautiful Game | No comments
We’ve all been there. It’s just you and an open goal up ahead. You receive the pass, overly excited to put the ball in the net, and then all of a sudden the worst happens. You either miss the ball or miss the net! The following is a compilation of some of the worst misses! Continue reading
QUICK FACT: Most Olympic Gold Medals
September 30, 2008 | The Beautiful Game | No comments
Did you know that Hungary is the country with the most Olympic Gold medals? Since 1908, Hungary has won 3 times. However, Argentina, United Kingdom and Uruguay are close behind, each winning 2. The United States Women’s team has made it to every final match in the Olympics since 1996. They have won 3 out of 4 Gold medal finals, only losing to Norway in 2000.
QUICK FACT: Most Goals In A Single Game
September 4, 2008 | The Beautiful Game | No comments
Did you know that the most goals scored by a player in a single match is 16? Stephan Stanis of France, who played for Racing Club de Lens at the time, scored 16 goals against the Aubry Asturies during a French Cup match in 1942. However, he was not the only man in history to do so. Panagiotis Pontikos of Olympos Xylofagou performed this feat on May 8, 2008 against SEK Ayios Athanasios FC.
QUICK FACT: Most World Cup Wins
August 29, 2008 | The Beautiful Game | 2 Comments
Did you know that Brazil has won the World Cup more times than any other country? Since 1930, Brazil has won the World Cup 5 times. Italy is close behind though, winning the tournament 4 times. Germany has won 3 times. Uruguay and Argentina have both won the World Cup twice, while England and France have both won once each.
