From enhancing the size of goalkeeping gloves to the all-new goal-line technology, football has always been on the edge of evaluations. By the passing twenty years, the “game of zeal” has undergone several changes but nothing could degrade the enthusiasm of the crazy football fans around the world. From ‘Messi is best’ to ‘Ronaldo is the god of football’, things have never changed for the true football fans. But, there are several secrets hidden beneath the heart of this game. We can lay a bet that many people, pretending to become a huge football fan are still unaware of 15 facts about football. In this blog post, we will reveal those facts and enlighten you about the madness of football around the world.
1- Football is not Round
We have witnessed countless arguments about the shape of the earth, but do you know your favorite game ‘football’ has never been played with a round ball? The shape of a football is actually oval, but the crossed horizontal and vertical lines create an illusion of a perfect round-shape.
2- Beckham and Louie Gohmert Pumps the Same Blood
Surprise! We can bet that you didn’t know this secret. English footballer ‘David Beckham’ and Americal Attorney ‘Louis Buller Gohmert’ share the same genetics. Both of these renowned public figures are from the lap of the same family.
3- It’s Beyond ‘Football’ and ‘Soccer’
Meanwhile, Americans and the rest of the world is fighting over Soccer and Football, most people don’t know that the game was originally known as ‘Basket-ball’ due to its first accidental goal around the wicker baskets. Now, there is another topic to be added to the discussion. We are sure that after this secret, you’re gonna search ‘What is the real name of Football’? Well, it’s 100% true.
4- Pelé was Slightly Different
Though the gameplay of Pelé was extraordinary throughout the history of football, but besides his astonishing football skills, he had an interesting secret in his name ‘Pelé’. Above all, his original name was ‘Edson Arantes do Nascimento’ and he adopted a ground name ‘Pelé’ which means “Six Feet”, because of having six toes on each foot.
5- The First USSA Payroll was Amazing
Did you know when the first American professional soccer league was played? Well, the game was held from 1919 to 1921 and the association paid approx 35-cent to the players for every goal scored.
6- The Original World-Cup Was A Paper-Craft
How? It is crazy that they tried to manipulate the players by praising their game with a crafted world-cup. Holy shit! The first world cup was made of the pieces of paper, but fortunately, it had to be removed due to the rainstorm of the 1950 football world cup.
7- Soccer was a Game of Prisoners
These days, it doesn’t make any difference due to the high-end crazy football fans around the world. Well, it was originated in a prison of London ‘Famed Newgate’ in the early 1800s for the recreation of the prisoners, get their hands cut off for their offense of theft. Football is all about great and accurate kicks, perfect for handless prisoners. The madness of soccer was spread from here.
8- Football was a European Game
Yes, it was, therefore, you can see a total of 32 panels on historic football, represent each European country. All, 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons shaped are stitched with waterproof leather and plastic. This is what makes a football long-lasting and tough as stone.
9- Every Football Ground is a ‘Pitch’
It’s awkward and shocking, but true. Just like cricket, football is a game to be played on an up-side-down pitch. You wouldn’t have noticed that every soccer field is designed 5 degrees upward from every end and this is why the teams change sides after every half. Football is such a brilliant game designed mindfully to rule the heart of sports lovers.
10- The Aerosol doesn’t Boost Stamina
There are rumors that many footballers used ‘Aerosol’ to enhance their capability on the ground but it’s illogical. At least there should be any sense, the aerosol is just a medical spray used by soccer staff to reduce the intense sweat smell, dirt, and grass, in order to provide better treatment to the players. Next time, you can abolish your friend for spreading such rumors.
11- Football is a ‘Game of Pure Souls’
No doubt in saying that both Ronaldo and Messi are two purest souls in this world. (For football fans only) Well, this game of soccer is not divided by the line of poverty and everyone loves it. Football has a globally diverse fanbase in which people from undeveloped countries had a great contribution. Many people play football made from papers and waste material.
12- It has touched the royal feet
Wait. What? Is football a royal game? The answer is yes. Even Queen Elizabeth II has kicked it. She was an outstanding athlete during her teenage and participated frequently in football matches at ‘Buckingham Palace’ in the early ‘40s.
13- Every Footballer is an Unrevealed ‘Usain Bolt’
Football is really tough, but it’s roughness hides behind the efficiency of players and the love of the audience. Do you know every professional footballer runs around 48 Kilometer, during an average football game? It’s true and you must know such facts about football.
14- Canada has most football fans
Correct us if we are wrong, but Canada has more soccer lovers than any other country around the world, even the country celebrates ‘Football’ as its national game. ‘Canadians’ are really crazy over Soccer.
15- A Signature Hat-Trick of Alvin Martin
It has always been a mystery, but it’s simply true that Alvin Martin achieved a hat-trick during a soccer game in 1986 against Newcastle. Alvin Martin was playing for West Ham and set a mark in the history with his first goal, kicked against Martin Thomas then Chris Hedworthand Peter Beardsley respectively. It was an outstanding performance etched in the mind of the audience.
These 15 secrets of football betting were hidden for years and to be called a ‘true soccer fan’ you must know all ‘good and bad’ sides of your favorite game. We hope this blog will assist you with the most essential information to prevent rumors to spread and dissolve the filth in the beautiful ‘World of Football’
