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“Brought To Light the Dozens of Americans Wrongfully Detained” – Megan Rapinoe’s Fiancé Sue Bird Applauds Brittney Griner’s TIME 100 Inclusion

Megan Rapinoe's fiancée, Sue Bird, was proud to see Brittney Griner on the Time Magazine 100 list. She recently voiced her admiration.
Brittney Griner and Megan Rapinoe

“I’m Coming for You” – Pro Boxer Tommy Fury Set to Battle It Out With Liam Payne in Soccer After Boxing-Esque Showdown Poster

Professional Boxer Tommy Fury will face Liam Payne at Old Trafford for a soccer game after a confusing boxing-esque showdown poster.
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“Says a Lot About You and Your Character”- With Fiancé Sebastian Lletget Apologizing Over Infidelity Scandal, Becky G Revealed Her “Biggest Turnoff” Back in 2021

With al the drama relation her fiancée, Sebastian Lletget's infidelity, Becky G in 2021 reveled what she likes and dislikes about a person.
L R Soccer player Sebastian Lletget and singer Becky G attend the Latin Grammy Person of the Year

Days After Nearly $1,800,000 Spending, Wrexham Owner Ryan Reynolds’ Design Fetches More Than $1 Million for Cancer Charity

Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds has helped raise around a $1 million for a noble cause in his native country. Read more here.
Vanarama National League Wrexham v York City Ryan Reynolds co-owner of Wrexham arrives ahead of the Vanarama National Le

Months After Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan’s Successful Equal Pay Fight, NWSL ‘Bring Pay Equity’ With a $1,000,000 Update

NWSL with its new title sponsor for the Challenge Cup 2023 has made a massive announcement in the context of pay equity in women's soccer.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bagu Blanco/BPI/Shutterstock (10329047co) Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan of USA USA v Netherla

Days After Receiving $925,000,000 Target, Washington Commanders’ $6 Billion Sale Might Impact Wrexham Owner Ryan Reynolds’ Senators Bid

The bidding war for the NHL ice hockey team Ottawa Senators intensifies as Ryan Reynolds looks to brush away new bidders.
Vanarama National League Wrexham v York City Ryan Reynolds co-owner of Wrexham arrives ahead of the Vanarama National Le

“John Wick 5 Loading..” – MLS Legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Latest Sword Action Gets Compared to Ted Lasso’s Zava and Keanu Reeves’ Blockbuster Movie

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has sent fans into spiraling about the the resemblances he shares with Ted Lasso's Zava, amid a John Wick like sequence.
John Wick Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Zava Ted Lasso

“Not Even S*x..” – Gerard Pique Snubbed Being Intimate With Ex Shakira for Playing Soccer Months Before Controversial Break Up

Gerard Pique once shockingly revealed that he preferred playing soccer rather than get intimate with ex-girlfriend Shakira.
FC Barcelona s Gerard Pique and his wife colombian singer Shakira during 2014 FIBA Basketball World

“Teams Can Just Play Soccer” – NHL World Left Fuming at Buffalo Sabres’ Controversial ‘Blatant Kick’ Goal During OT Win Over Senators

The NHL game between Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres saw a freak goal scored with the leg as fans reacted to the bizarre incident.
NHL, Eishockey Herren, USA Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres Apr 13, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Ottawa Senators right

“Lose the World Cup for Our Country” – Months Before FIFA WWC, Megan Rapinoe Gives ‘Horrible Advice’ to Teammates

USWNT star Megan Rapinoe in a recent podcast handed tou questionable advice to her teammates as the team prepares for the upcoming WC.
Soccer: Women s World Cup Champions-Airport Arrival, Jul 8, 2019; Newark, NJ, USA; United States forward Megan Rapinoe (

“It’s Not F**king Done Yet” – Wrexham’s Notts County Hero Paul Mullin Fires Title Race Warning to Ben Foster as They Lead National League Standings

Wrexham AFC is in the hot seat to win the National League, but their star striker warns it is not done yet with four games still to play.
Vanarama National League Wrexham v Notts County Ben Foster 12 of Wrexham reacts after his penalty save during the Vanara

“Deserves a Grammy” – Ryan Reynolds’ Insane Birthday Present to Wrexham Co-owner Rob McElhenney Leaves Fans in Hysterics

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds produced a song for his business partner Rob McElhenney on his 46th birthday that sent fans home happy.
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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.