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FIFA World Cup – A History 1930 to 1958

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If the number of television viewers watching a sporting event is any guide to its popularity, then the FIFA World Cup is the world’s favorite, with an estimated viewer ship of nearly 30 billion. How very different from the early days. In the early 20th century, the only tournament where national teams could compete, albeit on an amateur basis was as part of the Olympic Games. The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) recognized the Olympic tournament as a “world football championship for amateurs” in 1914 and undertook to organize …

Barcelona FC – the Most Famous Football Team on the Planet?

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With its avid fan base – known as the culés – and a motto that declares, “El Barca es mes que un club,” the Barcelona FC would appear to have a lot to live up to when it comes to its reputation. It is safe to say, though, that Barca – as it is typically referred to by football fans – is the most successful football team on the planet today. With a rich history spanning back to the year 1899, and strings of successes that leave many other clubs …

Soccer Statistics – Importance of Soccer Statistics

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Soccer statistics are data gathered on previous to present results of the favorite sport in the world. It consists of game results, team rankings, player rankings, scores and many statistical data related to the sport. The information gathered are archived and posted in various sports websites, RSS feed, newsgroups forums and also published with various sports magazines to update sports fans on the latest happenings and standings. Usually, these statistics are regularly updated every month or every year. There are a lot of companies and organizations responsible in gathering these …