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Soccer History
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5,106 Questions
What is the biggest defeat for Brazil in football history?
Germany 7, Brazil 1 (at Belo Horizonte, Brazil) in Semi Final, FIFA World Cup 2014
Name 5 Strikers who have played for 4 different clubs that have won the European cup?
Larsson Feynoord, Celtic, Barcelona, Man U
Ronaldo PSV, Real , Barcelona, Inter and AC( 5 teams)
Dean Saunders Liverpool, Benfica, Aston Villa,Notts Forest
Pierre Van Hooijdonk Celtic, Forest , Benfica , Feynoord
Michael Laudrup Juventus, Barcelona , Real Madrid , Ajax
Who invented the futbol when and where?
it was the English and some time during the 1700s
It is still hottly debated. Many European countries claim to have invented Football and there is evidence that ball games similar to football were played in China and South America in was invented and played in 1783!!!! go fubol or stupid americans call it soccer!!!
Ex Liverpool player who managed a European cup winning team and 2 domestic cup winning teams?
Bob Paisley (3 times); Joe Fagan & Rafa Benitez
Which club of football has won the most cups?
the most win fa cup team is Manchester united and they get the cup for 11 times while arsenal won the cup for 10 times, tottenham 8 times, Liverpool 7 times, Aston vila 7 times and Chelsea 6 times
Which English players have been sent off in the world cup?
In the 1990 world cup final between Argentina and West Germany, played in Italy the Argentinean Marco Simone was sent of, Dezotti followed. So this was the first two players that were sent of since 1930.
How does chesterfield fc make money?
Everton F.C make money by selling tickets to the game and by selling and purchasing better players.
No - Pele is Brazillian. He did play in America for the New York Cosmos during the 1975 season.
What are the countries that hosted the soccer world cup?
Uruguay - 1930
Italy - 1934
France - 1938
no world cup in 1942 due to world war
no world cup in 1946 due to world war
Brazil - 1950
Switzerland - 1954
Sweden - 1958
Chile - 1962
England - 1966
Mexico - 1970
West Germany - 1974
Argentina - 1978
Spain - 1982
Mexico - 1986
Italy - 1990
USA - 1994
France - 1998
South Korea & Japan - 2002
Germany - 2006
South Africa - 2010
Brazil - 2014
Hopefully fingers crossed England in 2018 ;-)
What country did Modern Football originate in?
Modern Football was officially invented in England. The Football Association was established in 1863 writing the rules for the game... with league and cup competitions following years later. England is referred to as the "Home of Football"
What British team first beat Barcelona?
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Who had you ll never walk alone first?
There is solid evidence that Liverpool were the first to sing "You'll Never Walk Alone" in the year 1963.
See:
Which_soccer_club_was_the_first_to_sing_You'll_Never_Walk_Alone
Do football players get paid per goal?
they dont make money per goal, but if their score goes up so dus their next contract. But as a goalie or a defender, they dont make goals, so they can speciallize on the defence, if there are less goals because of them, their next contract will have better numbers
Who kicks the football in football?
The ball must be kicked after each score and to start each half (and overtime). PATs (point after touchdown) are mandatory if no 2-point conversion rule is in place. All other kicks are optional.
The football may be punted on any play. A punt before fourth down is usually attempted as a quick kick. (Punts and quick kicks must be from behind the line of scrimmage.) Field goals also may be attempted on any down. PATs may be attempted immediately after a touchdown. A fair catch kick for 3 points may be attempted after a fair catch.
Other than that, you are not allowed to kick the ball.
Who are the most famous German soccer players in history?
Miroslav Klose Rafael Van der Vaart Diego all 9 goals
Who has scored the highest number of goals in one season?
If counting from 1955 (European Cup + Champions League), top goalscorer is José João Altafini, (also known as "Mazzola" in Brazil), who scored 14 goals in 1962-1963 season for Milan.
If counting from 1992 (only Champions League), top goalscorer is Ruud van Nistelroyy, who scored 12 goals in 2002-2003 season for Manchester United.
Is the world cup held every 4 years if not which year was missed?
So every country has enough time to train their team
Possibly, cost, among other things ... and disturbance to normal life responsibilities.
What years did Brazil win the World Cup?
The answer maybe read as follows:Year, host country, against, score.
- 1958, Sweden, Sweden, 5-2
- 1962, Chile, Czechoslovakia, 3-1
- 1970, Mexico, Italy, 4-1
- 1994, U.S., Italy, 3-2
- 2002, Japan/ S. Korea, Germany, 2-0
Did Germany win the soccer World Cup?
Germany, participating as West Germany, has won the World Cup three times - in 1954, 1974 (as hosts) and 1990.
Celtic fc players surname beginning with e?
No player with a surname starting with the letter i has appeared in a regular season or playoff in the history of the Boston Celtics NBA franchise. There also has been no Celtic player with a first name starting with the letter i.
What were the first rules of Football?
Never use your hands Football being invented in England in 1863 the first Rules were written by the English FA, you can read them online.
If you are referring to football (soccer), some famous people who have worn the number 6 include:
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic
- Xavi Hernandez
- Franco Baresi
- Bobby Moore
- Roberto Carlos
- Nilson Santos
- Josef Masopust
If you are referring to football (American), some famous people who have worn the number 6 include:
Jay Cutler
Rolf Benirschke
Ray Flaherty
Benny Friedman
What year did barclay English premier league started?
The Premier League as it stands today was formed in 1992 by break away clubs who wished to get more money from TV revenue teams were reduced from 24 to 20 teams and the first team to win the premiership was Manchester Utd. Before the premiership there were 24 teams in what was League One. Barclays began sponsoring it through BarclayCard in 2001 and as Barclays from 2004, with 2015-2016 being the last season of their sponsorship.
