Rules of the Game: The penalty area is composed of two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line, 16.5 m (18 yards) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 16.5 m (18 yards) and are joined by a line
The African Cup of Nations, the main international football competition in Africa, was first held in 1957.
Everton's Dixie Dean set an English record when he scored 60 goals during the 1927-28 season.
The 1970 and 1986 World Cups were held in Mexico.
199,854 people filled Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro to watch the 1950 World Cup final between Brazil and Uruguay.