Baddie Only Football is full of intriguing and sometimes bizarre facts. Here are five strange facts about the sport:
### 1. **The First World Cup Had a 2-0 Scoreline for Most Matches**
- **Low Scoring**: During the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, many matches ended with a score of 2-0. Out of the 18 matches played, 12 ended with this scoreline. This trend reflected the early stage of international competition and evolving tactical approaches.
### 2. **A Football Game Once Featured a 149-0 Scoreline**
- **Record Score**: In 2002, a match between AS Adema and SO l’Emyrne in Madagascar ended with a remarkable 149-0 scoreline. This was due to SO l’Emyrne deliberately scoring own goals in protest against a controversial refereeing decision in a previous match. The game is officially recognized by the Guinness World Records.
### 3. **A Match Was Played with a Human Skull**
- **Historic Ball**: In the early days of football, particularly in the 19th century, players sometimes used a human skull as a ball. This practice was more common in informal games before standardized footballs were developed. The use of a skull reflects the historical evolution of the sport and its equipment.
### 4. **The 1969 "Football War"**
- **War Triggered by Football**: The 1969 conflict between El Salvador and Honduras, known as the “Football War,” was sparked by tensions during a World Cup qualifying match. While the conflict had deeper underlying issues, the football match intensified nationalistic sentiments and contributed to the outbreak of violence.
### 5. **The Origin of the Term “Soccer”**
- **British Slang**: The term “soccer” originated in Britain in the late 19th century as a slang abbreviation of “association football,” distinguishing it from other forms of football, like rugby. The term “soccer” was widely used in Britain but later became more common in countries like the United States and Canada to distinguish association football from American or Canadian football.
### Bonus Insight: **Goalkeeper’s Strange “Penalty Shootout” Rules**
- **Unusual Penalty Shootout**: In some early penalty shootouts, the rules were different from today’s standard. For example, in the 1970 World Cup, penalty shootouts were not used, and matches could be replayed if tied. The introduction of the penalty shootout in 1970 brought a new dimension to deciding matches.
These strange facts reveal the unique and often unexpected aspects of football, illustrating the sport’s rich history and diverse cultural impact.
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