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
Giovane Elber (Bayern Munich) holds the Bundsliga record for the fastest goal - 11 seconds!
CONCACAF, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Footbal, was founded in 1961 and has 40 member associations.
The National Soccer Hall of Fame is located in Oneonta, New York.
England played its first-ever international soccer match on November 30, 1872 against Scotland.