At the 1974 World Cup in Germany, 80% of all players wore adidas boots. The home team, outfitted head-to-toe in adidas, won the tournament.
Rules of the Game: During penalty kicks to determine the winner of a match, all players, except the player taking the kick and the two goalkeepers, must remain within the center circle.
Each FIFA World Cup since 1966 has its own mascot, starting with World Cup Willie (a lion).
The first soccer game based on English FA rules in the United States took place between Rutgers University and Princeton University on Novermber 6, 1869.
Stars George Best, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo all wore #7 for Manchester United.