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when soccer started
it was in England that soccer / football really begin to take shape. It all started in 1863 in England, when two football association (association football and rugby football) split off on their different course. Therefore, the first Football Association was founded in England. -
the first game
The first was played in 1872 and was contested by England and Scotland. This sudden boom of organized football accompanied by an impressive crowd of spectators brought with it some problems that other countries had to face until much later. Professionalism was one of them -
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World Cup
a World Cup (The Golden Nike) was founded in 1930 by Frenchman Jules Rimet, the creator of the world championship games. The cup was designed and built by a French sculptor Abel Lafleur. 30 cm tall, weighs 1.82 kg and is made of pure gold, the sculpture represents Nike of Samothrace (Winged Victory). -
Second. World Cup (Italy, 1934)
Second. World Cup (Italy, 1934): Italy hosts 1934 World Cup. Uruguay, who won the previous tournament in 1930, surprisingly did not. So immediately one of the main attractions was gone. This was the first and last time to the past winners did not show up for the next championship. There were 16 teams participated in the tournament. Argentina and Brazil took part, but the cabin with half teams. Therefore, the Europeans and, especially, were the favorites for the title. -
Third. World Cup (France, 1938):
Third. World Cup (France, 1938): The World Cup became more and more, and in the championship in third place, there were 36 nations involved. Norway reached the final for the first time. The last championship was won by the hosts, but that would change. Again were the winners of Italy. -
Fourth. World Cup (Brazil, 1950):
Fourth. World Cup (Brazil, 1950): European teams of the countries most affected by World War II (including the Polish team) did not enter the qualifying round. The silver medal of the championships of the past, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Argentina did not participate either. Most countries in the world use the years 1945-1950 for the reconstruction of their countries. As usual, Brazil was the largest tournament favorite. -
6 World Cup (Sweden, 1958):
- World Cup (Sweden, 1958): Garrincha, Didi, Gilmar, Zito and Pele were just some of the stars in Brazil in 1958, which rewrote the history books. Hundreds of Swedish training camp flooded Brazil to take a look at his ball control and technique. This tournament would advance to a 17-year-Sao Paulo, Pele. This young man stunned the world with their abilities and goals.The semifinals and finals along scored 5 goals! Possibly more football star was born.
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7. World Cup (Chile, 1962):
- World Cup (Chile, 1962): Peles Brazil was expected to defend his title. They did, but most of those without Pele. After scoring in the opening match, who was injured and missed the rest of the tournament. Brazil met Czechoslovakia in the final and won easily. Even without Pele, Brazil was too strong for the rest of the world of football.
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eleven London clubs and schools .
On October 1963, eleven London clubs and schools sent their representatives to the Freemason's Tavern. These representatives were intent on clarifying the muddle by establishing a set of fundamental rules, acceptable to all parties, to govern the matches played amongst them. This meeting marked the birth of The Football Association. -
8. World Cup (England, 1966):
- World Cup (England, 1966): England win the World Cup at home, said manager Alf Ramsey English. The founders of the games had been in four previous tournaments, but with disappointment. In 66 it started slowly with a draw against Uruguay, but gradually found the way the tournament went on. Finally, in the tournament, stayed on as winners, and a national hero Ramsey.The victory was not only popular and deserved, but also controversial.The score was decided that the end is still discussed today.
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9. World Cup (Mexico, 1970)
Many believe that the 1970 World Cup was the best ever played, and inspired millions of children to start playing. It was a championship where different styles are one against another. As demonstrated in the final, where passing and skillful Brazilians met the tactical and physical Italians. Football won that day as Brazil won 4-1 playing the best football ever seen. Once again Pele was an inspiration. They showed the world that football should be played. -
The World Cup was founded in
The World Cup was founded in 1971. It was designed by Silvio Gazzanigi Italy. Made of 18 caratgold and malachite, the cup is 36 cm tall and weighs 5 kg. The sculpture depicts two triumphant football players holding a globe in his hands up. The trophy is transferred to each winning team gets an identical (but gold-plated) replica. The completion of the statue cost about $ 50,000, today its value is estimated at over $ 10,000,000. Trophy World Cup to be used today was held for 8 hours from 1974 un
