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Soccer: The Ultimate Sport by Mo Lee Vang The History of Soccer Soccer is the name of the game in the U.S. while it is call football around the world Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the world soccer governing body is the worldwide
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Soccer: The Ultimate Sport by Mo Lee Vang
The History of Soccer • Soccer is the name of the game in the U.S. while it is call football around the world • Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the world soccer governing body is the worldwide • Rugby Football and Association Football are two types of soccer body of soccer. • Invented in England in 19th century
The Cost of Playing the Game • Shoes - $30 to $150 • Jersey, shorts, and socks - given if you’re on a team otherwise wear your own clothes • Shin guards - $5 to $50 • Soccer ball - $5 to $100 • Soccer bag - $15 to $50 • Shoe bag - $10 - $25
Personal Benefits Keeps your heart strong and healthy Keeps your body in shape (thoroughly) Allows you to sweat all your sickness away Gives you something else to do besides teaching - relieve your stress out on the field
How to Get Started • Get your soccer gears • Take soccer classes • Join a soccer team • Find a place where people play soccer for fun and join them • Come out to practice with my team
Bibliography www.soundamerica.com www.eurosport.com Microsoft Encarta Microsoft Clip Art