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“I Don’t Miss Football” – Rejected Intimacy With Shakira for Soccer, Gerard Pique Backtracks Months After Hanging Up His Boots

Gerard Pique recently spoke about him looking back at his long career, months after once rejecting intimacy with Shakira before parting ways.
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Forced to ‘Sign a New Contract’, Kylian Mbappe Ditches PSG’s Millionaire Sponsors for $65K Rival Masterpiece Amid Real Madrid Rumors

Amid Kylian Mbappe getting a deadline to decide PSG future, the Frenchman ditched club's sponsor to don the rival's masterpiece.
Kylian Mbappe (FRA), F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 4, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Phot

Only Weeks After Gaining Lewis Hamilton’s Support, Vinicius Jr. Snubs F1 for 2 Reasons Despite Declaring His Love for 7X Champ

Vinicius Jr snubbed F1 for two reasons while also showing his love for Lewis Hamilton weeks after the 7X champion supported him
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“You Are Just Awesome” – Gerard Pique’s Ex Shakira Appreciates 4X Grammy Nominee’s Heartfelt Message After Colombian’s Paris Fashion Week Statement

Shakira responds to a popular singer's heartwarming comments on Instagram after making a strong statement at the Paris Fashion Week.
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Amid Steamy Relationship Rumors With Lewis Hamilton, Gerard Pique’s Ex Shakira Makes Strong 2-Letter Statement at Paris Fashion Week

Shakira goes viral again after the Colombian icon made a strong statement with her white and golden outfit at the Paris Fashion Week.
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“He Couldn’t Help Himself”- Lionel Messi’s Former Manager Informed by ‘Fed-Up’ Dads to Leave Field During Youth Soccer Game in New York

The first stint of former manager of Lionel Messi as referee didn't go well as he had to leave soccer field after soccer dads interference.
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 3: Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain in new nike kit for season 2023/24 during the Ligue 1 match

“He Likes To Poop on the Internet” – After Neymar Jr’s Apology to Pregnant GF for ‘Cheating’, Sister-in-Law Calls Out ‘Childish’ and ‘Immoral’ Behavior

Following Neymar Jr's apology to his pregnant girlfriend for 'cheating', his sister-in-law has openly criticized his actions.
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“I Took a Gamble” – Months After $2.5 Million Banger With Shakira, ‘Argentine God’ Shares Diss Track Experience With Gerard Pique’s Ex

Argentine DJ Bizarrap shares his experience collaborating with Shakira after raking in more than $2.5 million from their diss track.
NFL, American Football Herren, USA Super Bowl LIV-Halftime Talent Show press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz Jan 30, 202

Footballer Gets Beaten Up by His Own Team Fans as They Catch Him Partying With 10 Girls in His Room

Corinthian Soccer player Luan Guillherme was assaulted by angry team fans while in the middle of an alleged orgy with at least 9 other people.
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“Beyond Proud of This Man” – Days After Admitting Innocence From ‘Cheating’ Ex Alphonso Davies, Jordyn Huitema Praises Boyfriend Julio Rodriguez on Earning MLB All-Star Game Spot

After the 2023 MLB All-Star Game selection, 'proud' Jordyn Huitema lauds her boyfriend Julio Rodriguez for landing an All-Star game spot.
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2 Years After Brutally Honest Remark About Dennis Rodman, Daughter Trinity Divulges the Heavy Weight of Her “Last Name”

The daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman, Trinity Rodman opened up about the challenges she has faced due to her last name.
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“We Are Going to Win” – After Decision to Join David Beckham’s Team, Lionel Messi Warned as His First Rivals Remain Unfazed

Ahead of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut, rival club Cruz Azul midfielder Erik Lira shuts down haters with a confident response.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Final – Argentina v France

About Soccer

Soccer

History

The history of modern soccer can be dated back to the mid-nineteenth century when local clubs in England came forward and established a set of rules, leading to the formation of the Football Association in London, England, on 26 October 1863. A total of 11 soccer clubs were present at the first meeting of the FA, along with representatives from different schools. Eight years after its culmination, the FA had 50 member clubs. In 1872, the association started the world's oldest competition to this date: the FA Cup. Since the FA Cup was a knockout competition, 12 clubs decided to start the Football League. It was the top-tier league competition in England till 1992. However, in 1992, 22 teams decided to split and formed the Premier League.

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Soccer is also known as football in many countries around the world. In 1885, the USA played its first international soccer game, which followed the rules and regulations of the London FA laws. The United States Soccer Federation was founded in 1913 and is the governing body of soccer in the United States. It also governs the Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League.

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The United States men's national team played its first game against Canada in 1885, which was also the first international game outside of the United Kingdom.

First international soccer game

England and Scotland played the world's first-ever international soccer game in 1872. It was held in Partick, Glasgow. The game ended scoreless with 0-0 on the scoreboard. Queen's Park club players represented Scottish players, while the English team had players from 9 different clubs.

History of the FIFA World Cup

Uruguay hosted the first World Cup tournament in 1930. Hosts Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in the final to lift the inaugural world cup. The winner of the World Cup lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy, named after FIFA president Jules Rimet. However, 40 years later, the FIFA World Cup Trophy was designed to replace the old trophy.

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The Brazilian national team remains the most successful team in world cup history with 5 titles. Germany and Italy have four titles each. Uruguay, Argentina, and France are next on the list with 2 titles. England and Spain are the other winners, with one title each. No team from AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, and OFC has won the world cup.

2022 FIFA World Cup

Participants

AFC: Australia, Iran, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea

CAF: Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia

CONCACAF: Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, United States

CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay

UEFA: Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Wales

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Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Argentina ran out winners after beating defending champions, France in the final. Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball award for the best player in the World Cup.

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

The 2023 FIFA Women's soccer World Cup will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. It is the first FIFA Women's world cup to be jointly hosted by two nations. It will take place from 20 July to 20 August 2023. USWNT are the defending champions with two back-to-back trophies.

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For the first time 32 teams will be able to participate in the Women's World Cup, same as the men's world cup.