Soccer

Facts about Soccer

A soccer game is 90 minutes long.
The earliest form of soccer began in China.
Soccer was born in England.
Modern soccer began in 1863.
Every player has a different position.
One of the critical players in soccer is the goalkeeper.
The defender stops the attacks of the competing team.
Midfielders are the engine of the team.
Forward player's goal is to score.
English Premier League is one of the most prestigious soccer competitions in the world.
Premier League was founded in 1992.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest players of his generation.
Cristiano Ronaldo has won four Champion Leagues with Real Madrid and one with Manchester United.
Nettie Honeyball founded one of the earliest women's soccer team.
FIFA Women's World Cup began in 1991.
Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in England.