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Soccer History
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The NFC and AFC are the National Football League's conferences.
NFC stands for National Football Conference
AFC stands for American Football Conference
It is somewhat similar to the American League and National League in Major League Baseball, however the National League and the American League in Baseball have different rules (primarily involving the designated hitter), while the NFC and AFC are in the same league, and have identical rules. The NFL's 32 teams are evenly divided into the two conferences, equivalent to the divisions in either Baseball league. Each conference has playoffs to determine its champion at the end of the regular season to decide which teams will play in the Super Bowl, the NFL's championship game. In the Super Bowl, one NFC team and one AFC team play for the league championship. Prior to the 1970 merger of the American Football League and the NFL, The Super Bowls were World Championship games played between the two League champions.
Back in the 60's there were 2 different pro leagues, the AFL (American Football League)and the NFL (National Football League) some time during the late 60's they merged together and became one pro league.
Each conference AFC and NFC is divided up into 4 division so between the both of them there are 8 divisions.
NFC Divisions:
North - Green Bay, Minnesota, Chicago and Detroit
South - Tampa Bay, New Orleans, Atlanta and Carolina
East - Dallas, Washington, Philadelphia and NY Giants
West - San Francisco, Seattle, Arizona and St. Louis
AFC Divisions:
North - Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cinncinati and Baltimore
South - Houston, Tennessee, Indianapolis and Jacksonville
East - New England, Miami, NY Jets and Buffalo
West: Oakland, San Deiago, Kansas City and Denver
This is the way they were re aligned in 2001 to make the NFL more competitive.
What Irish players won the premier league?
The Irish men to win the E.P.L . are Roy Keane, damin duff, John O Shea.
Who are the English teams to win the European cup?
Liverpool, Celtic, Man Utd, Notts Forest, Aston Villa
What was the first official game at the new Wembley Stadium?
Kidderminster Harriers vs Stevenage Boro in the FA Trophy
The score was 3-2 to Stevenage when Kidderminster were 2-0 up at half time
Which football club was founded in 1888?
In 1888, The Football League was founded. This competition league features professional men's clubs from England and Wales. It is the oldest competition of it's kind in world football.
Did Football originate in China?
The modern rules of football (called Soccer in North America) were developed in England. In 1863 the English FA wrote the rules for the game.
However, games involving kicking a round ball were played for thousands of years in other parts of the world
Who's the only player to play in a Manchester merseyside milan and midlands derby?
Christian Ziege Middlesbrough, Spurs, Liverpool, Milan
What happen to make Michael Owen catch the attention of the world?
Michael Owen is a player who will get goals for the club, he even scores with his head even though he is not tall. He is a good poacher stands at the right spot to score.
What were the results of the match between England and Algeria in the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
England and the United States tied. The statistics of the match are as follows:
England 1-1 United StatesJune 12, 2010 (20:30)
Managers:
- Fabio Capello (England)
- Bob Bradley (United States)
Man of the Match: Tim Howard (United States)
Location: Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg
Attendance: 38,646
Head Referee: Carlos Eugênio Simon (Brazil)
England's Goalscorer: Steven Gerrard - 4th minute
United States' Goalscorer: Clint Dempsey - 40th minute
Yellow Cards: 6
- James Milner - 26th minute (England)
- Steve Cherundolo - 39th minute (United States)
- Jay DeMerit - 47th minute (United States)
- Jamie Carragher - 60th minute (England)
- Steven Gerrard - 61st minute (England)
- Robbie Findley - 74th minute (United States)
Red Cards: None
Who was the manager of Italy when they won the world cup 2006?
It was the famous manager Marceillo Lippi.
Who was the youngest American profesional soccer player?
Freddy Adu at 14 he got selected in the mls super draft he got $500,000
He was offered over $700,000 that was rejected by his mom at 10 years of age
Sources Guinness book of world records and internet
Who is the youngest FIFA world player of the year?
The youngest f.I.f.A player is 22 year old Lionel Messi.
Who won the first ever soccer game in 1872 between englad and Scotland?
The first officially recognized international football match between Scotland and England, held at Hamilton Crescent, which actually served as the West of Scotland Cricket Ground.
All eleven Scottish players played for Queens Park, the leading club in Scottish football at the time.
The game finished in a 0 - 0 draw.
Who has played for the most Premiership clubs?
Anelka ARSENAL, LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER CITY, BOLTON and now he might join Chelsea so... Probably Andy Cole - he played for Arsenal, Newcastle, Manchester United, Fulham, Manchester City, Portsmouth and now for Sunderland - 7 out of the 20 teams
What famous soccer players have worn the number 24?
Johan Cruyff - Holland/Ajax.
Guti - Real Madrid
Henry/Walcott - Arsenal
Who is the oldest Soccer club in Ecuador?
Recreativo de Huelva is the oldest football club in Spain, it was founded on December 25, 1889.
Why golden boot is awarded to a player in FIFA World Cup?
The golden boot is given to the player after the world cup who has scored the most goals. If there is a tie like in this year there were 5 players for it. But Tomas mueller got it as he missed a game due to a suspenssion, so he played a game less.
What does the football world cup trophy look like?
the world cup looks like this: from Mackenzie McNair in Germany at HES Replica of the Jules Rimet Trophy awarded to winners Uruguay in 1930
