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Jul 2023
12m 21s

Soccer | Football

BEDTIME HISTORY
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Learn about the history of soccer, also known as football, from its start as "folk ball" to its worldwide popularity, celebrity players, and the World Cup.Get $10 off StoryButton!https://storybutton.com/bedtimehistory📖  Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here: ... Show More
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