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Like with the assists, there is much more to football than just goals and Garrincha showed that in 1962 when Pelé was injured. His performance in 1962 was such class that many people call it “Garrincha’s World Cup” Mario Zagallo, Garrincha and Pelé’s teammate during the 1962 world cup, said “I have only ever seen two players win a World Cup alone: Garrincha in 1962 and Maradona in 1970” (Garrincha- The Genius of Dribble). During this World Cup Garrincha was unstoppable winning the golden boot…

MOVIE REVIEW (OLA BOLA) 1.0 SYPNOPSIS Movie that set background in 1970’s, Ola Bola celebrates the unity and courage that inspire a team of Malaysian footballers to rise through all previous situation that story from zero to hero. Inspired by real events, the film showcase, the pride, and passion of a multicultural football team and their struggles to overcome personal and collective hardships. It is at once a powerful exploration of everyday human relationships and of the indomitable spirit…

ever thought of how football came to be? Many people think that football was invented recently, but you would be surprised to hear that it was invented a long time ago. Did you know that football was not invented in America. Many people think that as well. Football is believed to come from the Greek game of harpaston. Harpaston was known to be very rough like football. To score in harpaston, you had to get the ball across a goal line. More modern football came from England. It was so…

the 2014 AFC Championship game, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots were involved in an allegation in which the team tampered footballs, making them deflated so it was easier to throw the football for the quarterback. The Indianapolis Colts were suspicious of this act, as their quarterback Andrew Luck tried to throw the ball as normal but failed to do so. This controversy, known as Deflategate, sparked tension between the NFL Association, teams, and players, wanting punishment for the current…

The first thing to know about football is how it became the most famous sport in America. In America NFL (the National Football League) is considered the highest point in football. When you talk NFL history, January 12, 1969, needs to be high on the list. That's the day Joe Namath's New York Jets of the AFL upset the mighty Baltimore Colts of the NFL. This was the first AFL-NFL championship that was referred to as the Super Bowl, the name coming from Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt after…

Sticks and stones may break their bones. However words, scandals, and sheer hate cannot keep a good team down. I have been a fan of the New England Patriots for a while now and I am in no way tired of supporting the number one team in the American Football Conference. Unfortunately, not everyone feels the same way I do. As great as we may be, there is a team that is on our heels vying for our coveted spot. The Denver Broncos. The topic I chose for my research paper was instinctive once I saw the…

Football is not for everyone Many people ask the question, what is a sport? ”A sport is an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment (topendsports.com)”. People think that sports are just for fun and most of the time it is, but professional athletes make sports a career. There is a wide selection of talented men and women that play sports and it is amazing to see them perform their talent. Players are…

When compiling a list of the all-time great quarterbacks in the National Football League one may mention names such as Joe Montana, Dan Morino, Peyton Manning, John Elway, or Otto Graham. Due to the controversy surrounding his team and his play in the past decade some may decide to leave a name off of this list. This name is Tom Brady. While it is certainly reasonable to question his spot in history because of this controversy, what is undeniable is Brady’s remarkable skills at the quarterback…

is a very well known football player because of going from such a low draft pick to an NFL(National Football League) great by breaking and setting records. Finally, Tom Brady has become one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, has had a significant impact on today's history because he overcame suspension and injury, and he went from being a 6th round draft pick and little known college player to a starting superstar. Before Tom Brady's life in the NFL(National Football League) no one would…

The game of football was made in the 1900’s. The game was developed to test teamwork, discipline and athleticism, which all defined both the way the game is organized and played. It originated in ancient times: it is widely noted that both the Romans and Greeks played a game similar to today’s football. However, this game was most intense and was viewed almost as a test of bravery. Actions such as hacking, punching, kicking, and generally assaulting the opponent were accepted as part and…