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Latin America was introduced to soccer by English emigrants in the late 1800’s. (http://www.history.com/encyclopedia.do?articleId=222608) In Latin America soccer is called “futbol.”. When Futbol was introduced it made a big impact in Latin America as they began to practice and play the sport whenever possible. Soccer became one of the biggest and favored sports in Latin America. This sport grew even bigger by each year, creating Latin American soccer teams into International powerhouses. The early 1930’s were crucial in the formation of the professional phase in many countries of Latin America. (http://www.history.com/content/soccer/soccer-timeline)
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) was created in 1904. (http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/history/game/historygame4.html) FIFA organized the first ever World Cup in 1930. (http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/history/game/historygame4.html ) The first World Cup was hosted and won by the country Uruguay. (http://www.history.com/content/soccer/soccer-timeline) Uruguay beat Argentina in the World Cup final by two goal. (http://www.history.com/content/soccer/soccer-timeline ) By 1931 Professional phase of soccer began in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. (http://www.history.com/content/soccer/soccer-timeline) Through the next couple years soccer became more important and grew through all of Latin America. Mexico finally got in the professional phase of soccer by 1943. (http://www.history.com/content/soccer/soccer-timeline) One big problem internationally is World War II interrupting the World Cup Indefinitely in the 1940’s to the 1950’s (http://www.history.com/content/soccer/soccer-timeline ) During that 10 year gap players in Latin America began to improve. Many Latin American fubol superstars began to grow before the next World Cup in 1950. (http://www.history.com/content/soccer/soccer-timeline)
Pele is known as one of the World’s best soccer player ever. He was born October 23 1940. (http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ni-Pe/Pel.html) His father, Dondinho was also a former soccer player and was a big influence and taught much to Pele. (http://www.expertfootball.com/players/pele/) At age 15 it was all worth it because he signed with a professional Brazilian team named Santos. (http://www.expertfootball.com/players/pele/) He made his international depute just a year later against Argentina in Mariana stadium. (http://www.expertfootball.com/players/pele/) At the age of 17 he was then recruited to the Brazil international squad. (http://www.expertfootball.com/players/pele/) At a World Cup in 1958 in Sweden, he scored a goal against whales to clinch Brazil to the next round. (http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ni-Pe/Pel.html ) When playing against France he proved that his last game was not a fluke by scoring three goals. (http://www.expertfootball.com/players/pele/) He proved his superstar status by scoring two goals at the 1958 World Cup final. (http://www.expertfootball.com/players/pele/ ) Pele’s club Santos also gained two intercontinental cup win in 1962 and 1963 because of his amazing skill to finish a ball.(http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ni-Pe/Pel.html) Pele soon got injured and thought he would never return the amazing soccer player as he was once before. (http://www.expertfootball.com/players/pele/) Then he unexpectedly shocked the world again in 1970. This was the very first World Cup broadcast in color and in front of thousands of people in the Aztec stadium, he scored the very first goal in the 1970 World Cup final. (http://www.expertfootball.com/players/pele/) The final was 4-1 and Pele reclaimed his status as the “King of Soccer.” (http://www.expertfootball.com/players/pele/ ) Later in the 1970’s Pele signed with the New York Cosmos. (http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ni-Pe/Pel.html) This was in the North American Soccer League for a huge three year contract for seven million dollars. (http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ni-Pe/Pel.html) He soon retired after the 1972 season with the cosmos. (http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ni-Pe/Pel.html) Pele is the only player to score over 1,000 goals in his career. (http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ni-Pe/Pel.html )
Another Internationally known superstar is Diego Armando Maradona. Mardona was born in Argentina on October 30, 1961. (http://www.hispanic-culture-online.com/maradona-biography.html ) At a young age Maradona was found as a great player with amazing skill. At age 10 he was apart of the junior team of Buenos Aires's Argentinos Juniors. (http://www.hispanic-culture-online.com/maradona-biography.html) At age 15 he signed with Boca Juniors for ₤1 million (http://www.biography.com/articles/Diego-Armando-Maradona-9398176 ) He then began to play for Argentina’s international team. (http://www.hispanic-culture-online.com/maradona-biography.html) On February, 27, 1977 Maradona was the youngest player to win and play a full national game at 16 years old. (http://www.hispanic-culture-online.com/maradona-biography.html) but in 1978 he was not chosen to play for the team during 1978 World Cup because they said he was too young, however the next year Maradona led Argentina’s youth team to victory in the World Youth Cup that was held in Japan. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm ) When Maradona turned 21 years old he signed with Barcelona for a large £1.875 million dollar transfer. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) two years later in 1884 he signed with an Italian team Napoli for £4.68 million. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) Over 80,000 fans awaited him as he arrived by helicopter. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) In 1986 a controversial hand ball, that Maradona calls “the Hand of God” sent Argentina to the World Cup semi final. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) Later that year he was voted European Player of the Year. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) In 1987 He led Napoli to their first ever Italian League title in its 60 year history. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) In 1991 Maradona was caught with a positive drug test. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) He leaves the city of Napoli in disgrace and banned from the Italian league for 15 months. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) When he arrived in Argentina Maradona was arrested for smuggling cocaine, the latino superstar did not play soccer for two years. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) In 1992 Maradona came back to the soccer world signing with Sevilla of Spain for £4.68 Million. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) He played only 26 games and scored five goals before substituted and was his last appearance for team. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) Mardadona was then signed with a small Argentinean team called Newell's Old Boys. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) In 1994 Maradona’s international return they beat Greece 4-0. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm)) Maradona was then sent home after failing another drug test. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) In 1997 Maradona retired at the age of 37 after failing another drug test after his first season for Boca Juniors. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) Over the years Maradona suffered from drug addiction. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3640799.stm) In 2005 he recovered becoming a television chat host for soccer. (http://www.biography.com/articles/Diego-Armando-Maradona-9398176) On November 4, 2008 Maradona was announced the Manger of his old international team Argentina. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7701071.stm )
This two players made a major difference in Latin American soccer and all over the world. They both made Latin American futbol jump ahead into a new type of soccer deifying not just their countries but, the world. In these early years this is only a stepping stone for the latino world in Soccer. Other major players like Ronaldinho, Messi, and Kaka are this centuries best Latin American players trying to bring up their countries and surpass their countries most famed best players. They all have big shoes to fill, but all are great players and still young and have many years of Professional Futbol in front of them.
Only one major problem in Latin America is its violence. One an example is a game in
Argentina where projectiles were thrown at the opposing players of Paraguay, Fans getting into fist fights in a Argentina stadium, and more fist fighting in Uruguay, Chile, Mexico and Columbia. (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/world/2007-02-22-latin-america-violence_x.htm) This not only is in Latin America but, throughout the World. (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/world/2007-02-22-latin-america-violence_x.htm) Almost after every game there is a violent act committed because of soccer in Latin America (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/world/2007-02-22-latin-america-violence_x.htm) During a Brawl a 15 year old boy was killed and 12 others injured in the Western City of Mendoza. (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/world/2007-02-22-latin-america-violence_x.htm) Police said that “In Argentina alone, there have been at least 145 deaths linked to the sport and fan incidents since 1939, the first year authorities began counting victims.” (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/world/2007-02-22-latin-america-violence_x.htm) Latin American countries have tried and are trying to help stop these incidents. (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/world/2007-02-22-latin-america-violence_x.htm)
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