Major Sports of the World

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Major Sports of the World!!

• (outside the United States)

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Futbol

• Commonly mistaken for Soccer
• Worlds most popular sport
• Basics
• Use your feet (no hands)
• Score in opposite goal
• Most goals at the end wins

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Futbol Heroes
David Beckham
Steven Gerrard
Ronaldinho
Luis Figo
Ronaldo
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Rugby

• Commonly mistaken for American Football
• Played in Europe, Oceania, and Africa mainly
• Basics
• Force the ball downfield in attempt to score a
  try
• Tackle to stop the opposing team
• Rucks, mauls, lineouts (some terminology)

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Rugby Heroes
Johnny Wilkinson
Jonah Lomu
George Gregan
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Cricket

• Commonly Mistaken for Baseball
• Basics
• A player bowls the ball in attempt to hit the
  wicket
• An opposing player in front of the wicket tries
  to hit the ball in attempt to score runs
• Games can take days

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Picture of Cricket in action
Bowler..Wicket..Batter