Soccer 101

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The biggest sporting event in the world is about to begin and most in the USA are uninformed about soccer. This article will provide a brief introduction to soccer, rules of the game, structure of the World Cup, odds-on-favorites and authentic underdogs that will participate in the FIFA World Cup.

Welcome to Soccer 101. As the FIFA World Cup, the most popular and fervently followed sporting event in the world approaches, many are anticipating that the worlds largest tournament will be successful in increasing the sports fan base. In the past, most people in the USA have had little to no knowledge or interest in this huge event. In recent years, there has been a shift in American thinking, and soccer is starting to become more popular. The event that clearly defines this sport, the World Cup, is to be held in Germany starting June 9th and will reach its climax on July the 9th with the crowning of a World Championship team.

The word soccer is actually only used in the United States and Great Britain, where it has its origins. The rest of the world simply calls it football. The term soccer is actually an abbreviation derived from Association Football, an organization...

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