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Fascinating Soccer Facts

Here are some fascinating facts about the sport of soccer (football) and soccer players.

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European Championship

Until 1968 The European Championship was called The European Nations Cup.

European Cup

The full name for The European Cup is The European Champion Clubs' Cup. The first winners were Real Madrid in 1956.

Eusebio

Eusebio was known as the "Black Panther".

Football Association

The Football Association was founded in London on October 26, 1863.

Football Field

The size of the goal area must be 8 yards by 8 feet (7.32 m by 2.44 m) and the penalty spot must be 12 yards (11 m)from the goal line.

Highest Score

In 1885 Arbroath beat Bon Accord by 36-0 in a Scottish Cup match.

Jules Rimet Trophy

The original trophy used as the World Cup was the Jules Rimet Trophy. Brazil were allowed to keep this trophy after winning it for the third time in 1970. The current trophy is called the FIFA World Cup.

Pele

The real name of Pele is Edson Arantes Do Nascimento.

Stanley Matthews

Stanley Matthews was known as "The Wizard of Dribble".

UEFA Cup

The UEFA Cup competition was first held in 1958 and was won by the Spanish club, Barcelona.

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