9 Interesting Football Facts
Football is the world’s most popular game which combines strength, speed, and skills. Even if you are a hardcore fan of Football, there may still be many things that you don’t know about this amazing sport. Check out these 9 interesting facts about Football.
1. Football was invented in China nearly 476 B.C.
2. Football is the most watched and most played sport on earth.
3. Only Canadians and Americans call football as Soccer.
4. During every game, Football players run an average of 9.65 km.
5. The first game of Basketball was played with a soccer ball.
6. Arthur Wharton is considered the first black professional footballer in the world.
7. 80% of the world’s footballs are manufactured in Pakistan.
8. The maximum number of goals ever scored was by Stephan Stanis (France) in December 1942.
9. Pele was the first to call football “the beautiful game”.
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