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Olympics Soccer
First introduced as a men’s event, soccer has been played at the Summer Olympic Games since 1900, except in the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. Women’s soccer was included in the event in 1996.
164 Questions
Do you get suspended in soccer with a red card?
In the FIFA World Cup tournament and in many leagues, a player getting a red card will miss the rest of the match and also the next match. Some leagues suspend players for several games at a time for accumulating several red cards throughout a season.
How many years is a athlete eligible in college?
He or she can be on the active roster for up to four years. They can have one medical redshirt, and one normal redshirt. Technically, a player can be a part of theri organization for 6 years as a player, but can only be on the active roster (available to play) for four years maximum.
Yes. Contesting for the ball does involve some degree of contact which is tolerated; however, association football is not a full-contact or collision sport. Soccer is most definetly a contact sport.. It may not be as contact as football where you tackle people but in soccer there is slide tackling. I have played soccer for 11 years and have had many injuries because it is such a contact sport but I am a goalie, so it is so much more contact for me than most positions. Hope that helped! :)
Soccer was a sport played since ancient times, not dated. Aboriginal followers first played a game similair to soccar. But since Europe men had taken over they aborignal treaty they had learned that game and name it foot ball which became football
Netball is considered non contact - however it was recently rated the third highest contact sport. This is because as the player is penalised when pulled up for contacting, the contact is made more aggressive (the logic is "if you're going to do it you might as well do it properly").
How many players are on the field for a Special Olympics soccer game?
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Who was on the Bahamas 4x100 relay Olympics womens team?
At the 2004 Games in Athens, members of the women's 4x100 relay team were Debbie Ferguson, Shandria Brown, Chandra Sturrup, and Timicka Clarke. They finished fourth in the finals at a time of 42.69 seconds.
What are the rules of Brazil soccer?
The same rules as in every country
Soccer rules are defined by an international organization. for those who have never heard about it, this organization is called: FIFA
Where can I tryout for the Mexican soccer olympic team for 2012?
I would look in the Mexican Soccer Association website, "Federacion Mexicana de Futbol". they should be able to give you info.
Who won the soccer Olympics in 2000?
Cameroon won the men's gold medal by defeating Spain on penalty kicks in the final. Norway won the women's gold medal with a 3-2 win over the United States.
Which of the Nigerian captain on men's football that won gold in atlanta 1996?
Sunday Oliseh won gold in Atlanta in 1996.
How did Tommy smith get into the Olympics?
from his great leader ship and sports man ship and being such great athlete to all others and from being a hard working tough strong caring man
What channel is the olympic soccer matches on direct tv?
It's supposed to be channel 751 but the feed is blank and has been for a few days now. I've called and complained but they are no help. I would encourage you to do the same.
Longest serving scottish football manager?
willie maley managed Celtic for 43 years from 1897 to 1940
When was the first year soccer was played in Olympics?
1900 was the first year soccer was played in Olympics.
Who are the richest footballers in the world?
The top footballers are David Beckham, Christiano Rolando , Lionel Messi, John Terry.
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How mach time can you take for a throw-in in a soccer game?
It should be lessthen five seconds at the most.
Has Canada's womans soccer team ever win a gold medla at the Olympics?
Not through the 2008 Olympics. Canada's women's football team has been to one Olympics and that was the 2008 Games in Beijing where they finished 8th.
How often do pro footballers change there football boots?
Very good question... Professional footballers firstly do not pay for their boots they wear. Sporting companies even pay them to wear their shoe brand. So therefore I believe a porfessional footballer wears a new pair of soccer boots every match! Hope this helps! CHEERS!
When was the first soccer game played in the Olympics?
The 1900 Games in Paris when the team from Great Britain defeated the team from France, 4-0.
It has been thought of, and tried, before. It is not allowed. The shirt is considered an extension of the arms and a direct free kick would be awarded to the opponents for deliberate handling.
The referee clinics actually use a shoe example where a defender removes their shoe and throws it at the ball to deflect it away from the goal.
