Did you know that around the turn of the century referees would officiate games wearing black trousers, blazer and bow tie?!
The first set of rules were developed by the London Football Association in 1863.
In 1908, soccer was made an Olympic event.
Soccer is the world's MOST popular team sport.
Penalties against an opposing team are pushing, tripping, holding, striking, intentional kicking, and charging from behind.
Red and yellow cards first used in the 1970 World Cup.
Just days before the World Cup of 1966 the trophy was stolen and then later retrieved by a dog!
