History of Soccer

What is the estimated number of soccer players around the globe at the turn of the 21st century?

• More than 1.3 billion

• Around 240 million

• Over 100 million

• Less than 200 million

According to the text, why is soccer considered appealing?

• Because it is a high-scoring game

• Because it requires a lot of equipment

• Because of its simplicity and the minimal rule of not using hands

• Because it is played indoors

Which country holds the record for the most World Cup titles won?

• Germany

• Italy

• Brazil

• Argentina

When was the Football Association (FA) created to establish and maintain uniform rules of play for soccer?

• 1858

• 1863

• 1872

• 1885

What was the name of the league formed in England in 1888 that became a model for league play elsewhere?

• The English Soccer League

• The British Empire Football League

• The Football League (also known as the English Football League)

• The United Kingdom Soccer Association

Which two teams are mentioned as having one of the sport's oldest and greatest rivalries?

• Manchester United and Liverpool

• Barcelona and Real Madrid

• Celtic and Rangers

• AC Milan and Inter Milan

What term is used to describe fans who organize into groups with a primary goal of stirring racial intolerance and violence against fans of rival clubs?

• Supporters

• Fans

• Hooligans

• Ultras

What measures have helped to combat the hooligan problem in soccer?

• Improvements in security and facilities

• Decrease in the number of soccer matches

• Banning soccer entirely

• Ignoring the behavior of fans

For international matches, how long is the soccer field?

• 90 to 100 meters

• 100 to 110 meters

• 110 to 120 yards

• 120 to 130 yards

What is the width of the goal in soccer?

• 7 meters

• 7.3 meters

• 8 meters

• 8.3 meters