Football's Historic Origins
Contrary to popular belief, ancient Chinese military manuals mention a game resembling football, called 'cuju', played since the 2nd century BC.
FIFA's Surprising Membership
FIFA boasts more member countries than the UN. With 211 associations, it surpasses the United Nations' 193 member states, highlighting football's global influence.
First Live Broadcast Game
The first live-broadcast football match was a friendly between Arsenal's first and second teams in 1937, showcasing the sport to television viewers.
Record-Breaking Attendance
The highest recorded match attendance was the 1950 World Cup game between Brazil and Uruguay, with about 199,854 spectators in Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium.
Unusual Football Variants
Unique football variants exist, like underwater football, played in a pool, or swamp football, where the game takes place in bogs or swamps.Unexpected Football Trophy
The original World Cup trophy was once hidden in a shoebox under a bed to protect it from being stolen during World War II.
Which game resembles football in ancient China?
Cuju
Jianzi
Tsu Chu
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