Soccer Crossword 1

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Across
  1. 1. The global governing body of soccer
  2. 2. The Italian top division league
  3. 3. The Dutchman who popularized "Total Football" and was a three-time Ballon d'Or winner.
  4. 7. The tournament held every four years contested by South American national teams.
  5. 9. The nickname for Arsenal
  6. 10. The German top division team
  7. 13. The club where Pelé played in the USA
  8. 15. Star Portuguese forward who holds the record for the most goals in men's international football.
  9. 17. The four-letter common name for the European Championship
  10. 19. American striker who played for Fulham, Tottenham and Seattle Sounders
  11. 20. The skill of controlling and moving the ball with small touches of the feet.
  12. 21. The rival club to Real Madrid, whose motto is "Més Que Un Club."
  13. 22. Mr. Shats favorite EPL team
  14. 23. Famous English player known for his free-kicks and his time at Manchester United and Real Madrid.
  15. 27. Record eight-time Ballon d'Or winner who led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title.
  16. 28. Argentinian legend who scored the controversial "Hand of God" goal in 1986.
Down
  1. 1. The amount of time, in minutes, for one half of a regulation game
  2. 4. A player must be penalized with a red card for committing a serious ______ play.
  3. 5. The award given annually to the world's best male player (French for "Golden Ball").
  4. 6. The country that has won the men's World Cup the most times
  5. 8. Legendary Madison HS soccer coach
  6. 9. The only player allowed to intentionally use their hands or arms to control the ball.
  7. 11. The nickname for Manchester United
  8. 12. Brazilian icon and "The King," widely considered one of the greatest ever, with three World Cup titles.
  9. 14. The South American country that hosted and won the first World Cup in 1930.
  10. 16. When a player is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender.
  11. 18. The most successful club in UEFA Champions League history
  12. 24. This player holds the record for the most goals scored in all World Cup tournaments (16 goals).
  13. 25. The continent that hosts the AFCON tournament
  14. 26. The proper restart for the game when the ball entirely crosses the touchline.
  15. 27. What is the short name for America's domestic league