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FOHere are some interesting football facts most fans don’t know:
1. A goalkeeper once scored from his own box
In 2013, Asmir Begović scored for Stoke City after just 13 seconds with a long clearance that bounced over the opposite goalkeeper. It is one of the fastest goals ever scored.
2. A red card was once given after 2 seconds
In 2000, player Lee Todd was sent off just 2 seconds after kickoff because he said a swear word after the referee’s whistle surprised him. It remains one of the fastest red cards in football history.
3. Brazil once lost a World Cup final in their own stadium
In the 1950 FIFA World Cup, Brazil lost the decisive match to Uruguay in front of nearly 200,000 fans in the Maracanã. It is still considered one of football’s biggest shocks.
4. Lionel Messi has more assists than many midfielders
Lionel Messi is not just a goalscorer. He is also one of the top assist providers in football history, showing how complete his game is.
5. Cristiano Ronaldo started as a winger, not a striker
Early in his career at Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo played mainly as a wide midfielder before becoming one of the greatest goalscorers ever.
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