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Soccer History
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When did Manchester United win their first European trophy?
Manchester United FC won the historic Treble in the 1998-1999 season. They are the first and only English club to achieve the rare feat of winning the premier domestic league, the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League in one season. Manchester United are the only team in the world to achieve this historic event. Liverpool have won a treble but not the proper treble. That is in UEFA Champions League A FA Cup and the The Premier League.
Man Utd won the 1998-1999 edition of the English Premier League on May 16, 1999, it's final game of the season against Tottenham Hotspurs at Old Trafford with a score of 2-1. David Beckham and Andre Cole were Man Utd's scorers.
Six days later, on May 22, Man Utd faced off with Newcastle United in the penultimate FA Cup finals match at Wembley. United emerged victorious with a 2-0 with the goals coming from Teddy Sheringham and Paul Scholes.
The difficult treble was achieved four days after the FA Cup. On May 26 at Nou Camp, home Barcelona FC, Manchester United squared off against German giants Bayern Munich for the UEFA Champions' League finals. Bayern was leading 1-0 and on course for a victory when Man Utd hit back with two late goals courtesy of Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer.
Who made the very first soccer ball?
Well There is not only one inventor because different generations played different versions of the game.
Who is the best coach in MLS history?
I might be wrong in this question but i know 2 people who have the most wins in The CFL. One Is Wally Buono And Don Matthews. As I said i might be wrong but these are the names that came to my head.
A red card is a given to a player who has been given two yellow cards for foul or behavior issues. In a worst case a player who has been given a straight red card, has Slide tackled so wrongfully that it has gotten the ref's attention. It can also be given for violent behavior. Example a two footed tackle would be a striaght red if you foul the player. Also punching or kicking a player is a straight red card.
Where was the 2006 world cup final played?
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Abu Dhabi hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, which was played in December 2010, for champions of 2009/2010 club competitions.
Has Liverpool ever won the fifa club world cup?
no, only runner-up in 2005, defeated by Sao Paolo 0-1
How many scottish players in the English premiership?
Shaun Maloney ( Aston Villa )
Garry O'Connor ( Birmingham )
Bob Malcolm ( Derby )
Stephen Pearson ( Derby )
Gary Teale ( Derby )
Jay McEveley ( Derby )
James McFadden ( Everton )
Darren Fletcher ( Man Utd )
Craig Gordon ( Sunderland )
Chrstian Daily ( West Ham ) ?
Nigel Quashie ( West Ham ) ?
Kevin Kilbin ( Wigan ) ?
next players that have playe din SPl and now in EPl?
Derby is not a premiership team.
Alan Hutton (Spurs)
Christophe Berra (Wolves)
Gary Caldwell (Wigan)
Stepen Caldwell (Wigan)
Graham Dorrans (West Brom)
Charlie Adam (Blackpool)
Barry Ferguson (Birmingham)
James McCarthy (Wigan)
James McArthur (Wigan)
Stephen Fletcher (Wolves)
James Beattie (Stoke)
James McFadden (Birmingham)
Which country has the most football teams in the world?
As of May 2012:
London has 5 teams
They are: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Fulham, QPR
Athens has 5 ( Piraeus, Nea Symrini, Peristeri included in Athens)
AEK, Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, Panionios, Atromitos
Belgrade has 5:
Partizan, Red Star, FK Rad, OFK Belgrade , BSK Borca
Zagreb has 5:
Dinamo, NK Zagreb, NK Inter Zapresic, Lokomotiva, NK Lucko
Istanbul has 4:
Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Besiktas, Istanbul Belediye.
Moscow has 4:
CSKA, Dynamo, Lokomotiv, Spartak
Sofia has 4:
CSKA, Slavia, Levski, Lokomotiv
Bucharest has 4:
Steaua, Rapid, Dinamo, Sportul Studentesc
Soccer is played on a rectangular field, traditionally called a pitch, which must be between 100 and 130 yards long and 50 to 100 yards wide. The length is about 50-100 yards. The field of play must be rectangular, the width will NOT exceed the length.
The width must not be more than 80 yards (73.15M) nor less than 65 yards (59.44m) and the length shall not be more than 120 yards (109.72m) nor less than 110 yards (100.58m). However, fields of less than minimal dimensions may be used by prior written mutual consent of the competing teams
As a clear guide size is 75 yards (68.58m) by 120 yards (109.73m).
Which football player has won most trophies in English football?
Andy Cole - he played for Arsenal, Newcastle, Manchester United, Fulham, Manchester City, Portsmouth and Sunderland.Fareham TownBournemouthWeymouthCrystal PalaceAldershotCambridge UnitedLuton TownCambridge UnitedBirmingham CityLeicester CityPortsmouthWolverhampton WanderersPortsmouthMillwallMillwallWeymouthBrighton & Hove AlbionBrentfordWycombe WanderersWycombe WanderersMillwallGillinghamBradford CityWalsallBournemouthWorthingHarrow Borough
John Burridge played for the most English Football League clubs - fifteen in total,
namely Workington , Blackpool, Aston Villa, Southend Utd, Crystal Palace, QPR, Wolves, Sheffield Utd, Derby County, Southampton, Newcastle Utd, Scarborough, Lincoln, Manchester City & Darlington.
On playing for Manchester City at aged 43 - he became the oldest player to appear in the Premiership.
Which player scored on their debut?
There are a few, but Jermaine Pennant is the only player to score a hat trick on his debut.
Where will the 2016 World Cup take place?
There will be no FIFA World Cup in 2036. They happen ever four years. There will be one in 2034 and in 2038, but no host countries have been decided beyond the 2022 World Cup as yet.
How many England players have missed penalties in a world cup match?
Martin Palermo of Argentina. He is in the Guinness Book of World Records for missing three penalties for Argentina in a single international match against Colombia in the Copa América 1999. The first penalty rebounded off the crossbar; the second penalty went over; the third was saved by the Colombian goalkeeper, Miguel Calero. The match was played at the 'Estadio Feliciano Caceres' in Luque on Sunday 4th July 1999. The result of the match was 3-0 to Colombia!
Which European countries played in the ryder cup?
Each team consists of 12 players. On Friday and Saturday there is a fourball match (4 teams of two for each team), and a foursomes match (again 4 teams of two for each team), Saturday is the same, and on Sunday all 12 players play a singles match.
Who was the first football team to win the fa cup final?
Possibly Coventry in 1987 and if not them, Sunderland in 1973
Who are the most famous female soccer players?
I don't think that anyone can really be the MOST famous soccer player. I would say Mia Hamm maybe but there are many. Each one has a reason they are famous. Some are better forwards than another player, but that other player may be a better goalie. They all have something special to be famous for.
How many African players in the premiership?
England
Premiership
Ricardo Gardner DF - Bolton
Ricardo Fuller FW - Stoke City
Demar Phillips MF - Stoke City
Nyron Nosworthy DF - Sunderland
Marlon King FW - Wigan Athletic
How many many times did Argentina reach the finals in the world cup?
Twice (1978 and 1986 )
Argentina have won the world cup twice in 1978 and 1986.
Who won the soccer World Cup in 1986?
Argentina defeated West Germany, 3-2, to win the FIFA World Cup in 1986.
What happen in the world in the year 2000?
A) 6.8-7.5 earthquake strikes Flores Island causing a tsunami that kills 3,000
B) Clinton formally resigned the Arkansas governorship on December 12, 1992. He was succeeded by Lieutenant Governor Jim Guy Tucker
Who scored hattrick in world cup final?
It was Geoff Hurst in the 1966 world cup final verses West Germany.
