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Quick Soccer Facts
*Originated generally in its present form in Britain.
*Worlds oldest club formed in 1857 is Sheffield FC.
*The most played and most watched sport on Earth.
*Called football in practically every country except America, who call 'Grid Iron' football and football soccer.
*Famous rivalries include the Old Firm (Scotland), Manchester derby, London derbies, Milan derby, Real vs Barcelona, and many more.
*Some famous players: Pele, Maradonna, Charlton, Eusebio, Cruyff, Dalglish, Ronaldo, Beckham, Mattheus.
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Questions:
Q1: Who is the defending Gold Cup champion?
Q2: Since the tournament made its debut in 1991, which countries have won a Gold Cup title?
Q3: Which three Americans have won MVP honors at the Gold Cup?
Q4: What is the current U.S. men's national team winning streak in Gold Cup first round competition?
Answers:
A1: USA (2005)
A2: Mexico, USA, Canada
A3: Goalkeepers Tony Meola, Kasey Keller and Brian McBride
A4: The Americans have won 16 consecutive first round games (most by any tournament team), while outscoring their opponents 33-8. The winning streak includes 10 shutouts, nine one-goal victories and four come-from-behind wins.
What year did the World Cup begin?
1920
1930
1940
CORRECT ANSWER: 1930
Would you receive a Red or Yellow Card.....
Would you receive a Red or Yellow Card for "Unsportsmanlike Behavior"?
Red
Yellow
CORRECT ANSWER: YELLOW
What is the name of the Soccer "Beanie Baby"?
"Kicks"
"Dribbles"
"Score"
"Striker"
CORRECT ANSWER: KICKS
What happened......
What happened just days before the 1966 World Cup?
The Trophy was Stolen
One of the Competing Teams hadn't Shown Up
The Referees went on Strike
CORRECT ANSWER: THE TROPHY WAS STOLEN AND EVENTUALLY FOUND BY A DOG!
When was the first Radio......
When was the first Radio broadcast of a Soccer Game?
1920
1925
1927
1930
CORRECT ANSWER: 1927 - ARSENAL VS. SHEFFIELD UNITED FROM HIGHBURY, LONDON.
When was the first......
When was the first television transmission of a soccer game?
1933
1937
1940
CORRECT ANSWER: 1937 FA Cup Final between Preston North End and Sunderland from Wembley Stadium, London.
What year was Soccer introduced into the Olympics?
1900
1904
1908
CORRECT ANSWER: 1908
First Satellite transmission of a Soccer Game?
What year was the first Satellite transmission of a Soccer Game?
1961
1966
1969
CORRECT ANSWER: 1966
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