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Soccer in 1863
As part of the history of soccer, the first set of rules for the world famous game was constructed last 1863 by the London Football Association. In 1872, Soccer became the major sport of Scotland and England. In 1885, the ideals of professionalism in Soccer was introduced. -
first soccer game
It is recorded that the first intercollegiate football game was held at New Brunswick on Nov. 6, 1869 between Rutgers and Princeton and that Rutgers won 6-4. -
FIFA 1930
FIFA President Jules Rimet's dream was realised as Uruguay hosted the inauguralFIFA World Cup in its centenary year. Only four European teams made the long sea journey and the Final was an all-South American affair, with Uruguay beating neighbours Argentina just as they had done in the 1928 Olympic final. -
A 450 year old soccer ball
This ball was found in the 1970's during an excavation at Stirling Castle in Scotland. It was found in the bedroom used by Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland. She was the queen from December of 1542 through July of 1567. It's made of deerskin with a pig's bladder inside to allow for inflation. It is housed at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum in Stirling, Scotland. -
Best of the best
David Beckham is a leading English footballer whose popularity extends beyond the field and into international celebrity. Beckham was already a crowd-pleasing star for Manchester United when he married Spice Girls star Victoria Adams in July of 1999; the combination proved irresistible to the press and public, and they became one of Britain’s most famous couples. As a player Beckham is particularly known for his free kick expertise.
