There is no doubt that football is an arena sport. The game captures the attention of billions of people irrespective of the countries or regions in which they belong. It could be the cheering fans, the beauty of the well-timed shot, or even the tension that awaits during the last moments of the game but football has a way of warming the soul. Such a sport however begs the question how much more do you need to know about your favorite sport? Allow me share yet more interesting information that will certainly we have new insights of the beautiful game. So let’s dive in to find out the 10 Interesting Facts About Football That Every Fan Should Know!
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1. Football Has Ancient Foundations
Many people think that football history began only in England. It is not true. Even more ancient decorative details developed other kinds of football. E.g. the Greeks, the Romans and even the Chinese had them. Football is believed to be originating from china specifically the sport known as ‘Cuju’ played as far back as 206 BC in which the aim was to score a goal by kicking the ball into net.
2. The World Cup is the Most Engaging Sporting Event in the Globe.
In global sports, one can hardly think of any other event that can even come close to the FIFA World Cup in local, regional, and national importance mobilizing all the resources as the World Cup does. The event garners an audience over 3.5 billions seasons of the world’s population without an exaggeration. Over 1.1 billion of global viewing audience tuned in to watch the last World Cup finale match. This is almost six hundreds millions less than the population of Europe!
3. A Football Match Once Stopped a War
It is also interesting to note that another very touching and warm fact about soccer is the fact that even in harsh circumstances, people will still come together. For instance, in the Christmas of 1914, British and German armed forces along the Western Front engaged in football during a break in the fighting. This “Truce” reminds us of the peacemaking potential of football.
4. The Famous Most-Visited Sports Ground Is Not Located In Europe
When one considers which country is likely to have the largest stadium, countries like Brazil, Spain, and even England would come to mind. However, one may readjust such inclination as the largest stadium is in North Korea! The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, whose base is in the capital city of Pyongyang, can accommodate 114,000 spectators. That is more than what any stadium in Europe or South America can pride.
5. On Average Footballers Play The Game Covering 10 Kilometers
Football, however, is not all about skills—athletes’ ways of testing it and overcoming it. Average distance covered in a professional football match of 90 minutes by a professional footballer is about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Still, a few include competitors who play as a midfielder and even run longer distances than this which are harmful to their health.
6. The Fastest Goal Ever Scored Was in 2.8 Seconds
If you were even slightly distracted, you may have failed to notice it. It was scored by a 24-year-old Saudi national Dessan Al-Abed who netted the fastest football within 2.8 seconds of the start of the game, thus making history. Even the spectators in the stadium and the opposing team did not expect it!
7. Nearly 250 Million People on Earth Participates In Playing Soccer
Football is, without a doubt, the world’s most played sport, however, did you know that over 250 million players in 200 countries also play this beautiful game? This makes it both the most participated in and watched sport around, with mind-blowing supporters almost everywhere on the globe.
8. The First Ever Football Game Televised Happened in the Year 1937
Soccer and the television set have been intertwined for many generations now. The first-ever football match to be televised occurred on September 16, 1937, when Arsenal hosted the Arsenal Reserves faced each other at the Highbury Stadium in London. This was the start of the long process of bringing the game of football into millions of households around the globe.
9. One Player Is The Greatest Goalscorer In A Match
On the 31st day of December in the year nineteen forty-two, Stephen Stanis scored a match-winning goal and entered the history books with his name inscribed as the most goals scored in a game by a single player with an astounding sixteen goals! This record was set when Racing Club de Lens played against Aubry Asturies.
10. The Most Ancient Association in the World Is Not an English One
It is a common belief that the oldest Football clubs are found in England. Football clubs as we know them do need some legal enclosure and as sport done in ‘England’ so we created some. However, it is not only England that has enjoyed the benefits of the game; Scotland has one of the oldest, Queen’s Park FC, which was established in 1867.
Summary
As for my thoughts on football, it is not a hobby. It is a world heritage decorated with a history, a lot of extraordinary incidents and more than everything else – the feelings of both players and supporters. The game has come a long way from its traditional practices and helps bridge the gap between various countries. Even if one is a staunch follower or a lazy doting watcher, these statistic whole loads of reasons why not call football as ‘the beautiful game’ becomes alive.
So, how did you like our top10 interesting facts about football that every fan should know! Do let us know.
FAQs on Interesting Facts About Football
Which country developed modern-day football?
Mid nineteenth century modern football was codified in England. Nonetheless, earlier civilizations such as the Greek and the Chinese played related forms of the game.
What is the audience of the World Cup?
Over 3.5 billion people are expected to watch the FIFA World Cup and up to 1.1 billion of them will watch the final match.
What is the number of goals scored in one match hold on Stitched?
The single match record for most scored by one player is held by Stephan Stanis who scored 16 goals in the year 1942.
As such, it can be appreciated that contrary to common belief, football is not simply a sport and it is also a movement that has transcended boundaries and made history in more ways than one.
