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Ep127: Manchester United · Kidcast Daily

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  Welcome to Kick Ass Daily, where we bring news, trivia, fun
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  facts, and more just for curious kids like you.
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  Today we're going on a super exciting adventure into the
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  world of soccer, or football as it's called in many parts of the
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  world. And not just any team, but one
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  of the most famous and legendary soccer clubs ever, Manchester
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  United. Get ready because we're about to
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  discover what makes Manchester United so special, why people
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  all over the globe cheer for them, and some wild and wacky
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  facts that will make you want to put on your own soccer shoes and
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  start kicking a ball. Let's kick things off with the
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  basics. Imagine a soccer club as a big
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  family. In this family, you have
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  players, coaches, fans, and people who work behind the
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  scenes. Manchester United, or Man United
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  for short, is one of the most popular and successful families
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  in the soccer world. Their nickname is the Red
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  Devils, which sounds pretty cool, right?
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  We'll find out why they're called that in just a bit.
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  So where does Manchester United come from?
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  The club is based in a city called Manchester in the country
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  of England. If you look at a map of the
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  world, England is a small country in Europe, but
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  Manchester United is famous everywhere from Brazil to China
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  to right where you are. The club was founded way back in
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  1878. That's over 140 years ago.
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  Older than your grandparents, your great grandparents and even
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  your great great grandparents. At first they weren't called
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  Manchester United. Their original name was Newton
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  Heath LYR Football Club. That's a bit of a mouthful isn't
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  it? They changed their name to
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  Manchester United in 19 O 2 and that's when things really
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  started to get exciting. Manchester United's home is a
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  stadium called Old Trafford. Think of a stadium as a giant
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  playground, but instead of swings and slides, there's a big
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  Greenfield and seats for over 74,000 fans.
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  That's like filling up a whole city with people who just want
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  to watch soccer. Old Trafford is sometimes called
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  the Theater of Dreams because so many amazing moments and
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  victories have happened there. Imagine scoring a goal with
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  thousands of fans cheering your name.
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  It must feel like being a superhero.
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  Now let's talk about the Red Devil's nickname.
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  You might be thinking, why would a soccer team want to be called
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  Devils? Well, back in the 1940s and 50s,
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  Manchester United had a rugby team in their area called the
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  Salford Red Devils. The soccer team liked the strong
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  and fierce sound of the name, so they adopted it too.
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  Their mascot, Fred the Red, is a friendly, smiling red devil who
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  dances and entertains fans at games.
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  He's super popular with kids and if you ever visit Old Trafford,
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  you might spot him doing silly dances or giving high fives.
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  So what makes Manchester United so famous?
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  It's not just their name or their stadium, it's their
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  history of winning and their never give up spirit.
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  Imagine your school soccer team winning the championship over
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  and over again, even when the games are really tough.
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  Manchester United has won the English Premier League, the top
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  Soccer League in England, a record 20 times.
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  That's more than any other team. They've also won lots of other
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  trophies, like the FA Cup, which is one of the oldest and most
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  special soccer competitions in the world.
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  Here comes a did you know moment.
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  Did you know? Manchester United was the first
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  English club to win the European Cup, now called the Champions
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  League, in 1968. the Champions League is like the Olympics for
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  soccer clubs in Europe. The best of the best compete and
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  winning it is a huge deal. Manchester United has lifted
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  this shiny trophy three times, showing they can beat the best
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  teams from all over Europe. But it hasn't always been easy
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  for Manchester United. Sometimes life throws challenges
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  your way, just like when you study hard for a test.
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  But things don't go as planned. In 1958, something very sad
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  happened. The team was in a plane crash
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  known as the Munich Air Disaster, and many players and
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  staff lost their lives. But Manchester United showed
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  incredible courage and rebuilt their team.
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  They came back even stronger, proving that with teamwork,
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  hope, and determination, you can overcome even the toughest
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  times. Let's meet some of Manchester
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  United's most famous players. Over the years, they've had some
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  real soccer legends. One of the most famous is Sir
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  Bobby Charlton, who survived the Munich Air Disaster and became
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  one of the best players in the world.
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  He could kick the ball so hard and accurately it was like he
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  had a magic foot. Another legend is George Best.
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  He was known for his dazzling dribbles.
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  Imagine someone dancing with the ball, spinning and twisting past
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  defenders like they were cones in a training drill.
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  In more recent times, there's David Beckham.
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  You might have heard of him. He's famous for his stylish hair
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  and his super curvy free kicks. Beckham could bend the ball
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  around walls of defenders and score from far, far away.
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  And then there's Cristiano Ronaldo, a soccer superstar
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  known for his seed strength and incredible goals.
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  Ronaldo is like a rocket on the field.
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  He jumps higher than most players, runs faster than many,
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  and has scored hundreds of goals for Manchester United.
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  But soccer isn't just about scoring goals, it's about
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  teamwork. Manchester United is famous for
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  working together, passing, defending, and never giving up,
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  even if they're losing. Their motto is youth, courage,
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  greatness. This means they believe in
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  giving young players a chance, being brave on and off the
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  field, and always aiming to be the best they can be.
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  Another fun fact? Did you know Manchester United
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  has fans all over the planet? In fact, millions of people wear
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  their red shirts and cheer for them, even if they've never been
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  to England. The club's logo, with a red
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  devil holding a Trident, is recognized everywhere.
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  It's like the golden arches of a certain fast food restaurant or
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  the swoosh on a pair of sneakers.
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  When you see it, you know it's Manchester United.
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  Now let's talk about rivalries. Every sports team has a rival
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  A-Team they really, really want to beat.
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  For Manchester United, their biggest rivals are Manchester
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  City and Liverpool. Imagine your school playing
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  against its biggest rivals in a huge game, with everyone excited
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  and nervous. When Manchester United faces
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  these teams, the stadium buzzes with energy and you can hear the
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  chants and songs from miles away.
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  Speaking of songs, Manchester United fans are famous for
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  singing Glory Glory Man United at games.
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  It's like their teams anthem, a song that brings everyone
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  together whether the team is winning or losing.
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  Some fans even travel across continents just to watch their
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  team play. Let's take a quick break for
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  some rapid fire. Did you know facts?
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  Did you know Manchester United once went 29 games in a row
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  without losing in the Premier League?
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  That's almost a whole season. Did you know that Old Trafford
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  was used as a military hospital during World War 2 and part of
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  it was damaged by bombs? But just like the team, the
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  stadium was rebuilt and became even stronger.
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  Did you know Manchester United woman's team is also making
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  history? They were relaunched in 2018 and
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  have quickly become one of the top teams in England, inspiring
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  girls everywhere to play soccer and follow their dreams.
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  Now you might be wondering how Manchester United trains to be
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  so good. Well, just like you practice
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  your math or reading, the players train almost every day.
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  They work on passing, shooting, running, and even their minds
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  because being focused and confident is just as important
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  as strong legs. Coaches help them improve and
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  everyone works together, just like a team of superheroes with
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  different powers. Manchester United also loves to
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  help out in their community. They visit schools, support
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  charities and encourage kids to be active and healthy.
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  They believe soccer is for everyone.
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  Boys, girls, tall, short, fast, slow.
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  Everyone can play and have fun. And here's something really
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  cool. Manchester United has its own
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  museum at Old Trafford. You can see trophies, jerseys,
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  and even walk through the players tunnel just like the
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  stars do before a big game. It's like stepping into a real
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  life soccer storybook. Before we wrap up, let's imagine
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  what if you started your own soccer team.
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  What would you call it? What colors would you wear?
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  Remember, Manchester United started as a small team with a
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  big dream. With hard work, friendship and a
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  little bit of magic, they became world famous.
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  Maybe your team could, too. All right, let's recap what
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  we've learned today. Manchester United is one of the
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  world's most famous soccer clubs with a rich history that started
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  in 1878. They play at Old Trafford, also
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  known as the Theater of Dreams. Their nickname is the Red
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  Devils, and they've won more league titles than any other
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  team in England. They've had legendary players
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  like Sir Bobby Charlton, George Best, David Beckham, and
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  Cristiano Ronaldo. The team is all about teamwork,
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  courage, and greatness, and their fans are everywhere,
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  singing songs and cheering them on.
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  Manchester United is more than just a soccer team.
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  It's a symbol of hope, determination, and fun.
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  Thanks for joining us on Kid Cast Daily.
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  Maybe next time you watch a soccer game, you'll remember
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  some of these fun facts and cheer a little louder.
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  Till then, keep being curious, keep asking questions, and who
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  knows, you might be the next soccer superstar.