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Despite Reaching Agreement Over Child Custody, Gerard Pique and Shakira’s Lawyers Set To Meet To ‘Organize Everything’

Even after reaching an agreement over child custody five months ago, Gerard Pique's lawyer is preparing to meet with the lawyer of Shakira.
FC Barcelona s Gerard Pique and his wife colombian singer Shakira during 2014 FIBA Basketball World

“I Wasn’t the One That Cheated” – Months After Break Up, Jordyn Huitema Makes Shocking Claim on Ex Alphonso Davis

Around 1 year after the breakup with Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, OL Reign forward Jordyn Huitema has stirred up a controversy.
Alphonso DAVIES (Bayern Muenchen) mit Freundin Jordyn Huitema nach Siegerehrung mit Schale,Meisterschale,Cup,Trophaee. F

Despite Major ‘Financial Fair Play’ Hurdle After Historic Promotion, Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham Predicted to Be ‘Very Competitive’ in EFL League Two if They Go the Distance

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is predicted to be very competitive in EFL League Two as major Financial Fair Play hurdle looms.
Vanarama National League Wrexham v York City Ryan Reynolds co-owner of Wrexham arrives ahead of the Vanarama National Le

“Get Well Soon” – Saddening News Strikes US Soccer World Just Months Before FIFA WC as Mallory Swanson Carted Off Following Serious Injury

Sad news for USWNT as just months before the FIFA WC, Mallory Swanson was rushed to hospital after suffering a serious injury.
April 8, 2023: Training staff attend to United States forward MALLORY SWANSON (9) after a collision with Republic of Ire

“…Was Born in Wrexham”- Ryan Reynolds’ Soccer Club Saw Another Hollywood Connection From Oscar Winner and Gladiator Star Russell Crowe

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham gained another Hollywood support after Oscar winner, Russell Crowe revealed his connection to the Welsh team.
Russell Crowe and Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds

“But When NWSL?” Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Questions $440 Million American Toy Firm Following the Release of USWNT Collectibles

Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian has questioned a $440 Million American toy firm following the release of USWNT collectibles.
Prince Harry Marries Ms. Meghan Markle – Windsor Castle

Months After Hiding Son’s Infidelity From Shakira, Gerard Pique’s Mother Spotted Celebrating With Clara Chia Marti

Gerard Pique's mother was recently seen celebrating with Clara Chia Marti. This comes months after she hid her son's infidelity from Shakira.
Shakira and Gerard Pique mother

“We’re Smoking on the Gondolas” – Former President Barack Obama Was Once ‘Booted’ From ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ in the Same Way As Alex Morgan and Ryan Reynolds’ Wife Blake Lively

Former President Barack Obama was once kicked out of Disneyworld, the same fate that Alex Morgan and Blake Lively had to go through.
170118 WASHINGTON Jan 18 2017 Barack Obama reacts during his final press conference as U

“Good Luck Shifting Them Now” – Ex-Premier League Star Fires Huge Challenge For Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham Following Shock Drop to 2nd in League Standings

Former Premier League star has an interesting challenge for Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham after they dropped down to the 2nd spot in the table.
Vanarama National League Wrexham v York City Ryan Reynolds co-owner of Wrexham arrives ahead of the Vanarama National Le

“She’s My Soul Sister” – Days Before David Beckham’s Son Brooklyn’s ‘Throuple’ Admission, Billionaire Heiress Nicola Peltz Divulged on Her Relationship With Selena Gomez

After recent claims of the son of David Beckham, billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz opens up on her relationship with Selena Gomez.
Selena Gomez David Beckham son Brooklyn Beckham

7 Years After Leaving Soccer, NWSL Scandal Whistleblower Set to Play Against USWNT in International Friendly

Fans are left in shock as NWSL star joined the Ireland squad for the friendlies against USWNT as the team prepares for the World Cup in July.
Republic of Ireland WNT Squad Training, Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas, USA 7/4/2023 Sinead Farrelly and Aoife Mannion Sinead

Days After Sobbing for Shakira, Millionaire Singer Sends a Message to Becky G Amid Fiancé Sebastian Lletget’s Infidelity Scandal – “She Is a Beautiful Woman Inside”

A millionaire singer who was emotional about the Shakira - Pique saga, recently opened up about her best friend Becky G and her infidelity scandal.
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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.