Soccer
Across
- 4. top league in the United States and Canada
- 7. Mexican professional league known for intense rivalries
- 9. award given annually to the best male and female players in the world
- 10. Ancient Chinese game often seen as soccer's earliest form
- 12. English superstar known for free kicks and global brand impact
- 14. Brazilian star known as "The King of Football"
- 15. English school where early soccer rules were created
- 19. tournament first played in 1930
- 20. a free shot taken from 12 yards after a foul in the box
- 21. a defensive wall is used during this type of restart
- 23. the number of players per team on the field
- 24. top professional league in England
- 27. governing body of world soccer, founded in 1904
- 28. top professional league in France
- 29. player many call the modern GOAT who has won multiple Ballon d'Ors
- 31. Argentine legend famous for the "Hand of God" goal
- 32. the act of scoring three goals in one match
Down
- 1. top professional league in Germany
- 2. country where modern soccer rules were codified
- 3. position responsible for preventing goals
- 5. occurs when a player is closer to the opponent's goal than the ball and second-to-last defender
- 6. country that hosted the first World Cup
- 8. term for moving the ball with small controlled touches
- 10. European club tournament for the continent's champions
- 11. Portuguese forward known for his scoring and athleticism
- 13. top professional league in Spain
- 16. Goalkeeper from Italy known for longevity and World Cup win in 2006
- 17. top professional league in Italy
- 18. card color shown for serious fouls or violent conduct
- 22. US women's soccer icon, scored 158 international goals
- 25. style of play focused on quick passes and ball control, popularized by Spain and Barcelona
- 26. name for soccer in most of the world
- 30. term for fans who passionately support their club, especially in Europe
- 33. Ditch football pioneer, famous for the "turn" move