2. World Cup 2010!

3. Slovakia

4. Press here History Slovakia is a new country, existing as an independent nation for only since 1993(17 years ago).However, while independent Slovakian statehood is relatively new idea, the history of Slovak people and their land is ancient and complex.

5. Map of Slovakia

6. Capital city

7. A famous landmark of Slovakia High Tatras Mountains

8. So far... Statistics Matches Played 2 Top Scorer Robert VITTEK Yellow cards 4 Red Cards 0 Goals for Goals against 1 3 Average 0.50 Average 1.50

9. Lord Kinnaird, who was president of the Soccer Association(FA) from 1890 to 1923, helped to shape the rules and structure of the modern game. Like other footballers of the day, Kinnaird was an amateur Before becoming president of FA,Kinnaird had played in nine of the first 12 FA cup finals ever held, winning five of his Cup final matches. Many people’s choice as the greatest footballer of all time, Pele was the King of Brazilian football from the late 1950s to the early 1970s.He scored more than a thousand goals for Brazilian national team. His enthusiasm and obvious love of playing made him a perfect role model for the game of soccer.

10. Rules to follow in You have to kick the soccer ball.(like this - ----------------------I V

11. Cards The red and yellow cards were brought out in the1970s.The yellow card is shown for offences. Serious foul play results in a red card and sending-off.

12. There are 17 main soccer rules. The rules governing equipment, the size of the soccer pitch, foul play, and restarts have all survived the passage of time. Some rules, such as substitution, have changed over the years. Teams may now substitute any three from five players(including the goal keeper) during stoppages in the match.

13. Penalty spot When penalty is taken only the taker is allowed in the “D”. All players from the defending team must stand out side of the goal circle(9m) before kick-off Penalty box was introduced in 1902 Goal kicks must be taken from within the 5.5m box Corner quadrant should have a radius of 1m.

14. Shoes for soccer These are the studs. Flexible ankle supports Soles specially designed to improve grips. Newer designs of a soccer shoe “Adidas ©” Brand!!

15. This year the world cup is held in …

16. Africa!

17. The stadium in AFRICA

18. South Africa is a very dangerous place, but the government is securing the country just for the world cup this year. AHHH!

19. South Africa’s scenery is great, there are so many amazing animals there.

20. Map of Africa South Africa is all the way at the bottom of Africa.

21. Yah I’ve finished my homework! =