The rules of the game were first written down in 1863 by the newly formed Football Association in England.
As of December, 2007, FIFA has 208 member associations -which is 16 more than the United Nations.
Italy's famous 82,955-seat San Siro stadium is home to both AC Milan and Inter Milan. The two team's played each other in the ground's first game in 1926.
On a regulation size field, the edge of the penalty box is 18 yards from the goal line.
199,854 people filled Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro to watch the 1950 World Cup final between Brazil and Uruguay.
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