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Soccer Playing Field(Pitch)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_footballThe length of the pitch for international adult matches is in the range of 100–110m(110–120 yd) and the width is in the range of 64–75m(70–80 yd). Fields for non-international matches may be 90–120m(100–130 yd) length and 45–90m (50–100 yd) in width, provided that the pitch does not become square. Although in 2008, the IFAB initially approved a fixed size of 105m(344 ft) long and 68m(223 ft) wide as a standard pitch dimension for A international matches,this decision was later pu -
Players equipment
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_footballThe basic equipment or kit players are required to wear includes a shirt, shorts, socks, footwear and adequate shin guards. An athletic supporter and protective cup is highly recommended for male players by medical experts and professionals.Headgear is not a required piece of basic equipment, but players today may choose to wear it to protect themselves from head injury. Players are forbidden to wear or use anything that is dangerous to themselves or another player, such as jewellery or -
Association football(soccer) was Invented
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/06/the-origin-of-the-word-soccer/
a group of teams in England decided to get together and create a standard set of rules which would be used at all their matches. They formed the rules for “Association Football”, with the “Association” distinguishing it from the many other types of football sports in existence in England, such as “Rugby Football”. -
soccer was Introduced to the Olympics
http://www.livestrong.com/article/397847-in-what-year-was-football-introduced-to-the-olympics-games/
In 1908, football debuted at the Olympic Games as a medal sport for men. That year, host nation Britain won the gold medal over Denmark; the Netherlands came in third and Sweden, fourth. Seven countries entered the Olympics, and two dropped out--leaving six teams -
Information of the organization that governs Soocer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Soccer_FederationU.S. Soccer was originally known as the United States Football Association.It formed on April 5,1913and on August 15 of that year was accepted as one of the earliest member organizations of FIFA and the first from North and Central America.The affiliation was temporary and at the following year's FIFA Congress in 1914,the USFA, as it was abbreviated at the time,was accepted as a full FIFA member. -
soccer debut on Radio
http://modernhistorian.blogspot.com/2009/01/on-this-day-in-history-first-live-radio.html
BBC radio broadcast the first live coverage of an association football match between Arsenal and Sheffield United. -
Number of Players in Association football(soccer)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squad_number_(association_football)As in other team sports, squad numbers are used in association football to identify and distinguish players on the field. Numbers were originally used to also indicate position, with starting players being assigned numbers 1–11, but most competitions and leagues now use squad numbers. However these numbers bode little or no significance in the modern game other than players' favourite numbers, and the numbers available. The main numbers (1–11) are often still worn by players of the previously as -
soccer debut on television
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1938_in_television
The first televised football (soccer) match, England vs. Scotland, shown by the BBC. -
Major events for Soccer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_association_football_competitionsFIFA (Intercontinental competitions)AFC (Asian competitions)CAF (African competitions)CONCACAF(North American, Central American and Caribbean competitions)CONMEBOL (South American competitions)OFC (Oceanian competitions)UEFA (European competitions)
This is a list of the association football competitions past and present for international teams and for club football -
Players that revolutionized Soccer
http://worldsoccer.about.com/od/players/tp/Greatest-Soccer-Players-Of-All-Time.htmPele (1956-1977) A World Cup winner in 1958, 1962, and 1970Scorer of 760 official goals, Pele was a superb striker and dribbler of the ball, but could also combine well with his teammates and feature prominently in the build up to goals.
Maradona (1976-1997) is one of the greatest dribblers the game has ever seen Maradona that captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup and helped unfashionable Napoli to Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990 was irrepressible. -
interesting fact-Ronaldinho first gained media attention
http://www.omg-facts.com/lists/321/15-Mind-Blowing-Facts-About-Soccer/4Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho first gained media attention after he scored every goal in a 23-0 game at age 13
From there, his fame rose to where he is today. If you remember when YouTube was brand new, you might recall that a 2005 Nike advertisement featuring Ronaldinho performing impressive feats with a soccer ball was the first YouTube video to break 1 million views. -
interesting fact-highes scoring soccer game
http://www.omg-facts.com/lists/321/15-Mind-Blowing-Facts-About-Soccer/1?listfrom=post60010The highest scoring soccer game was 149-0
As a form of protest for being robbed of the title because of a penalty, the players purposefully scored 149 goals into their own net at the next game as spectators stormed the ticket booths demanding refunds. Besides being very confused at first, the opposing team eventually stood around in good humor at the planned stunt. -
Interesting fact-A soccer player is credited for ending a 5 year war in his home country of the Ivory Coast
http://www.omg-facts.com/lists/321/15-Mind-Blowing-Facts-About-Soccer/3
For five years in the Ivory Coast the north was held by the rebels and the south held by the government loyals.Drogba suggested in an interview that the game against Madagascar be played in Bouake, the rebel-north’s capital city. The game brought the whole country together for the first time in five years.