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Celebrate the world's most beloved sport on National Soccer Day on July 28th! This holiday has been celebrated since its inception in 1994 to recognize and appreciate the legacy of soccer. It's a great opportunity for players, coaches, and fans alike to come together and celebrate this beloved sport. Soccer has been around for centuries, with some of the oldest records of it being played as early as 2500 BC in China. Since then, it has grown to become one of the most popular sports in the world – with over 3 billion people enjoying it today! So let's all take a moment on National Soccer Day to honor this amazing game.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2500 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Soccer</div><div class='timeline-text'>The earliest form of soccer was played in China during the era of the Han Dynasty.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1863</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of Football Association</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Football Association (FA) was formed in England, marking the first governing body for soccer.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1904</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of FIFA</div><div class='timeline-text'>The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) was founded, governing international soccer competition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Cup</div><div class='timeline-text'>FIFA organized the first World Cup tournament in Uruguay, marking a milestone in soccer history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of National Soccer Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Soccer Day was first celebrated, honoring the impact and popularity of the sport.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Soccer's Global Dominance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Today, soccer is the most popular sport worldwide with over 3 billion fans and players.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a Soccer Match</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Whether it's at the local stadium, or on your couch, watching a soccer match is a great way to celebrate National Soccer Day. Get together with friends and family to watch the game and cheer on your favorite team.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play Soccer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some friends and head to the nearest field to get a pick up game going. It doesn't matter if you're an expert or have never kicked a ball before, just have fun and enjoy the day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a Soccer Tournament</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather teams from your area and organize a soccer tournament. Have fun, play hard, and make it an event that everyone will remember.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a Soccer Museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to the nearest soccer museum and learn about the history of the sport, as well as its current state. This is a great way to learn more about soccer and appreciate how it has evolved over time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Soccer Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a soccer party! Decorate with soccer decorations, make some snacks, and watch a game together. This is sure to be a fun way to celebrate National Soccer Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Soccer is fun to watch</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Soccer games are always thrilling and full of suspense. Whether you're watching your favorite professional team or a local match, the excitement never fails to captivate an audience. From the drama of a penalty shootout to the beauty of a perfectly-timed pass, soccer meshes physical skill with strategy - making it an absolutely exhilarating sport to watch!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes physical activity and teamwork</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Playing soccer encourages physical activity and helps players maintain good health. Plus, in order for a team to be successful, everyone has to work together and learn to depend on each other. This type of collaboration teaches valuable life skills that will help players succeed both on and off the field.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Soccer has the power to bring people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures together like nothing else. It doesn't matter where you come from or what language you speak, when you join a soccer team you become part of something bigger than yourself. Soccer brings out the best in people and celebrates diversity, which is something worth celebrating every day!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Soccer is termed differently around the world</h3><p class='facts-content'>While it is widely known as "soccer" in the United States and Canada, it's referred to as "football" in most other English-speaking countries.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The fastest goal in professional soccer was scored in just two seconds</h3><p class='facts-content'>This record-breaking event occurred in 2014 when Ricardo Olivera of Uruguay scored immediately after the kickoff whistled in a match.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A standard professional soccer game lasts 90 minutes</h3><p class='facts-content'>This is split into two equal halves of 45 minutes each, with a half-time break that lasts 15 minutes. However, the actual duration can possess extra time due to injuries and stoppages.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Soccer referees use distinct colored cards for penalties</h3><p class='facts-content'>Referees use yellow cards as a caution or warning to a player, while a red card results in a player's mandatory removal from the rest of the game.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The soccer ball has a geometric design</h3><p class='facts-content'>A standard soccer ball is made up of 32 panels of leather or synthetic material - 20 hexagonal and 12 pentagonal sections. This design was first introduced in the 1970 FIFA World Cup and became iconic ever since.</p></div></div>
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