SOCCER

DEFINITION:
A game played by 2 teams with a round ball that cannot be touched by hands of a player except for the goalkeeper.

HISTORY

• Soccer was first played in China
• England invented the sport
• England invented the sport
• In 1815, a major development made soccer popular in universities
• In 1815, a major development made soccer popular in universities
• Soccer has been played for more than 3000 years
• FIFA was established in the year 1904

RULES

• Not allowed to use your hands
• Offsides and proper throw ins
• Clean tackles and fair play
• No jewelry and safe play
• No high feet and no metal cleats

INTERESTING FACTS

• Soccer players run an average of 6 miles every game
• Over 1 billion fans watch soccer on television
• The soccer world cup is played every 4 years
• Pele was the first to call soccer " The beautiful game"
• Soccer is the most popular game in the world

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