Here are the top five quirky facts as we head into another week of awesome football!
Did You Know?
Inter Miami’s team crest features two great white herons with interlocking legs forming the letter “M” for Miami.
These herons are native to South Florida, unlike the pink flamingos often associated with the region.
Interestingly, there was initial debate about the bird species depicted, with some speculating they were flamingos or egrets before the club confirmed them as herons.
Did You Know?
In the 1978 World Cup, before their match against France, Argentina realized their kits were too similar.
So they scrambled to find different shirts, and ended up borrowing green jerseys from local club Atlético Kimberley, with no national crest or player names. They won the match 2-1.
Did You Know?
During World War II, Manchester United’s home ground Old Trafford was actually bombed by the German Luftwaffe.
The damage was so severe that the stadium was unusable for several years.
As a result, Manchester United had to share a stadium with arch-rivals Manchester City, playing their home games at Maine Road from 1941 to 1949.
Did You Know?
When Luis Figo transferred from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000, it sparked one of the most infamous betrayals in football history.
The move was so controversial that when he returned to Camp Nou with Madrid, Barcelona fans went absolutely feral: one even threw a pig’s head at him while he was taking a corner kick!
Did You Know?
The FIFA World Cup trophy is insured for around $20 million, making it one of the most valuable sports trophies in the world.
Its combination of gold, history, and global significance makes it priceless… so FIFA takes extra care to protect it during tournaments and celebrations!
