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World Cup 2018

World Cup 2018 has already begun, and we could see the first matches. Tomorrow also Polish national team will have its opportunity to shine. The championships create interest among all of us, even those who usually have nothing to do with sport and are far from being big fans of football. On this occasion, I've picked some curiosities that you probably haven't heard of before: 
  1. The correct name is 'soccer' and not 'football' that is used in Europe. The word comes from the United Kingdom and is an abbreviation of Association Football. 
  1. On average player during one match runs about 10 km. 
  1. Football was invented by prisoner from the Newgate. As a part of their punishment, they had their arms cut and not being able to touch the ball, they've learnt how to play by using only their legs. 
  1. The oldest football club was founded in 1857 by two British officers and was called FC Sheffield. 
  1. FIFA doesn't allow matches to be played on the height that surpasses 2,500 metres above sea level. It's due to the low-pressure and oxygen deficiency that can be dangerous to the health.  
  1. Arthur Friedenreich I considered to be the best shooter in the history. He scored over 1329 goals between 1920 and 1940. 
  1. The first penalty was performed in 1891. 

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