Soccer History

Soccer is the world's most popular sport. It is the national sport of most European and Latin American countries, and of many other nations. Millions of people in more than 140 countries play soccer. The World Cup is held every four years. Soccer is one of the most famous international sports. Soccer is known worldwide and is played in the Olympics. In a soccer game there are two teams of 11 players who try to score a …

…area as a professional soccer player. Soccer is very valuable in obtaining "life long" fitness. Soccer can be a very demanding sport. Soccer can improve your cardiovascular fitness as well as strength and flexibility. All the physical conditioning and practice drills are very important in keeping fit. Soccer players are able to be healthy and strong because of the physical involvement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** · http://www.soccer.org · AYSO Soccer Player Handbook · AYSO Soccer Coach Handbook