Football History

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Which country is credited with inventing modern football as we know it today?
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England is credited with inventing modern football.
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What is the significance of the year 1863 in football history?
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The year 1863 marks the formation of the Football Association in England, which laid down the rules of the game.
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When was the first FIFA World Cup held?
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The first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930.
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Which two countries contested the first international football match in 1872?
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The first international football match was contested between Scotland and England.
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Who is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, known for his career in the mid-20th century?
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Pelé from Brazil is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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What was the 'Hand of God' goal?
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The 'Hand of God' goal refers to Diego Maradona's controversial goal against England in the 1986 World Cup, where he used his hand to score.
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Which was the first club to win the European Cup (now Champions League)?
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Real Madrid was the first club to win the European Cup in 1956.
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In which year did women's football gain official recognition by FIFA?
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Women's football gained official recognition by FIFA in 1991 with the launch of the Women's World Cup.
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What is the name of the oldest football competition still running today?
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The FA Cup is the oldest football competition still running today.
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Which club is famous for winning the UEFA Champions League three times consecutively in 1971-73?
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AFC Ajax is known for winning the UEFA Champions League three times in a row from 1971 to 1973.
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What historical event is known as the 'Maracanazo'?
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The 'Maracanazo' refers to Uruguay's unexpected victory over Brazil in the 1950 World Cup final, held at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
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Which famous international football match took place during a ceasefire in World War I?
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The famous Christmas Truce match took place during World War I.
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When did the English Premier League officially begin?
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The English Premier League officially began in 1992.
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Who scored the fastest goal in World Cup history?
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Hakan Şükür of Turkey scored the fastest goal in World Cup history in 2002, 11 seconds into the match.
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What major change in football started in 1992 that significantly impacted its commercial success?
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The rebranding of the top-tier English football league to the Premier League in 1992 significantly boosted the sport's commercial success.
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