Soccer originated in England in the Middle Ages. The first recorded game took place in Derby, England in 217 AD. The rules were standardized in 1848 with the Cambridge Rules. The first international match was in 1872 between England and Scotland, ending in a 1-1 draw. A soccer game is played on a 120 by 75 yard grass field with 8 yard wide goals. A team has 11 players who play two 45 minute halves trying to advance the ball and kick it into their opponent's goal while following rules like no hands and offsides. Key equipment includes the ball, shin pads, and cleats. Famous club teams are Manchester United and Real Madrid while international tournaments include the World Cup held every 4 years and the

1. Soccer (Football)Paul Przewozniak

2. HistoryFootball in England dates back to at least the Middle Ages

3. First recorded game was in Derby, England in AD 217.Image found at http://www.soccer-fans-info.com/the-history-of-soccer.html

4. History Part DeuxThe Cambridge Rules were the first set of known rules drawn up in 1848.The Cambridge rules, if you couldn’t tell by their name, were written at Trinity College in Cambridge.The first international match took place in 1872 between England and Scotland, it ended in a 1-1 draw. Image labeled public domain according to wikipedia.org

5. How to Play Regularly played on a grassy field that is 120 yards long and 75 yards wide.

6. Centered on each endline is a goal which is 8 yards wide and 8 feet tall.

7. A team consists of 11 players (1 goalie and 10 outfield players)

8. Plays two continuous 45 minute periods.

9. Object of the game is to advance the ball forward and kick it in your opponents’ goal. RulesImage found at http://photos.codlib.com/category/sports/No hands! (except keepers and throw-ins)

10. No cherry-picking…offsides will be called.

11. There are more intricate rules applying to tackles.Equipmenthttp://www.soccerballworld.com/HistoryWCBalls.htm is where image is found-BallImage found at officialfootballmerchandise.comShinpads--Cleats (Boots)Image found at http://www.nike-shoes-blog.com/mercurial-vapor-superfly-fg/

12. Club TeamsClub teams are the teams where the players make their money.More famous clubs would be Manchester United, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Liverpool, etc.Images found at http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/boards/read/s2.htm?95,10741384

13. International teams are the teams that the represent whole countries.

14. Players are chosen to these teams not for money but for the honor to represent their homelands. Images found at http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/boards/read/s2.htm?95,10741384International Teams

15. TournamentsSome of the more famous tournaments are:World CupEuro CupChampions LeagueOlympicsImages found at http://www.caughtoffside.com/tag/

16. World CupThe World Cup is probably the most famous football tournament.

17. Takes place every four years in random countries.

18. Decides the best international team in the world from a field of 32 teams. Image from http://www.britishblogs.co.uk/search/champions%20spain/

19. Euro CupSimilar to the World Cup but only European international teams compete.Happens every 4 years still.

20. Champions League is a tournament that takes place every year.

21. It takes all the best club teams from Europe.

22. This tournament pretty much goes all year round.Champion’s League

23. Notable PlayersCristianoRonaldoWayne RooneyDiego ForlanGonzalo HiguainKakaDavid Beckham Landon DonavonLeo Messi

24. Once you learn the ins and the outs of the game you learn just how amazing of things you can do with the ball.

25. - For example…. Dirt.The Beautiful Game

26. The End.The End...