Senin, 14 Maret 2011

Soccer Fun Facts and Trivia

Football is the most popular sport in the world. This kind of ball sport is played by 11 people each team. Football always attract so many audience anywhere in the world. The action in the field, story about the players and facts always make us interested. Here some Fact and Trivia that I can collect from another source, Check this out !

During a match played in Paraguay between Sportivo Ameliano and General Caballero, a total of 20 red cards were shown !
Rotherham United goalkeeper Arthur Wharton, born in Ghana, was the first black professional player, in 1889.
Nigerian born Chelsea player Celestine Babayaro, injured his leg while celebrating his debut goal in a preseason match, while Luigi Riva, Italian international player, broke an arm of a spectator due to his powerful shot.
The soccer refere's whistle was introduced in 1878. Prior to this a referee had to rely on waving a handkerchief.
Michael Laudrup was a part of the Barcelona team when they won against Real Madrid 5 - 0. He was a part of the Real Madrid team when they won 5 - 0 against Barcelona as well.
Brazil is the only country to have competed in every World Cup tournaments since the series started in 1950.

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