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Soccer History
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What was the name of the socceroos coach in the 2006 world cup?
They are Tim Cahil, Harry kewell. and mark Schawzer.
Which team has conceded the most goals in a fifa world cup match?
As of 2011, the most extras conceded in a World Cup innings numbers 59, conceded by Scotland against Pakistan in the 1999 Cricket World Cup.
59 extras were conceded, which meant that "extras" was the second highest score on the scorecard - behind that of Yousuf Youhana, who scored 81 not out.
The breakdown of extras was:
5 byes
6 leg byes
33 wides
15 no balls
Club soccer is "soccer" between clubs, or as they may be known in North America, franchises. Club soccer generally takes the form of domestic leagues - for example the Premier League, Major League Soccer, the Hyundai A-League, et cetera. It differs from international "soccer" which is played between national sides - for example the World Cup, the European Championship, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, et cetera.
Who's won the most trophies as a manager?
Sir AlexnFergueson followed by Giovanni Trappatoni
Sir Alex (38 + 8 Community Shields) has won the most but Willie Maley (31), Valery Lobanovski (30), Jock Stein (26) and Walter Smith (21) have all won more than Trapattoni (20)
What year did the European nations cup become the European championship?
The European Cup became known as the UEFA Champions League since the 1992-1993 season.
The missing world cup stolen in 1983 where was it found?
1983 the world cup was stolen were was it found
What Celtic player names ending with O?
virgo broto cacarino
di virgo broto cacarino
di virgo broto cacarino
di frank munro broto cacarino di canio virgo sno 3 more 2 get if any 1 knowas the answers joe filippo (not sure about spelling)
Why is Soccer so much more popular in Europe and other countries as compared to the US?
Its really wierd because in the mens soccer for ex. European teams are better then America but in the womens soccer America is better then the European teams. so i don't really no what the difference is then womens soccer in the us is better i guess.I really don't no. :S.......... Good question thow.
How many times have France been world cup finalists?
7 times
France have "lost" the world cup on every occasion except the one that they won in 1998. They have been in 14 world cups, so they have lost 13.
Which national soccer team participating in the FIFA world cup is also known as Bafna Bafna?
Bafna bafna in Zulu means " the boys the boys". It was the nickname given to the South African football team during the world cup. It was meant to be " go boys go boys".
What happens if you are right handed but you kick a soccer ball with your left foot?
That is not necessarily the case, why do you write better with your right hand? or why do you swing the golf club right handed? It is just the way you grow up, and how you naturally play. The best players can use both feet, it sounds to me you are simply right footed.
How many clubs have won a double in the English premier league?
Preston North End, Aston Villa, Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City.
What is Length of world cup soccer match?
The length of a soccer match is a full ninety minutes, of 45 minutes each.But there will be extra time added for injury.
Who is the tallest goalkeeper?
Willie "Fattie" Foulke weighed in at almost 330 lbs. or 150 kg and was 6 ft 4 in. He was the first goalkeeper for Chelsea FC, and was famous for arguing and abusing refs and opposing players
What is the highest number of goals scored in a single world cup match?
271 tries scored and 194 conversions successfully made
How many clubs have Michael Owen played for?
Michael Owen has played for three teams in the e.P.L. They are Liverpool, Newcastle united and now Manchester United.
Which dutch players have played for Celtic and Rangers?
"I think it was Ronald De Boer after he left Barcelona." Not the case - both Ronald and Frank played for Rangers, not Celtic. No Dutch players have played for both - Rangers were linked with ex-Celt Pierre Van Hooijdonk when Dick Advocaat was in charge, Celtic were linked with Giovanni Van Bronckhorst before he left Arsenal. Neither came about.
Which Brazilian soccer player is recognised as the sport's greatest player?
Pele is called the best soccer player in the
world.
Which team won the Russian Cup in 1960?
The that team won the League Cup in 1966 was West Bromwich Albion.
