Football Facts You Need To Know

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), which was founded on May 21, 1904 at 229 Saint Honore in Paris, remains the ruling body of the highly entertaining game all over the world. It's current president  is a Swiss named Sepp Blatter (1998 - Till date)

Here are some other interesting moments and achievements which have been documented in the history of this popular sport:

World Cup Historical Moments...

- The first World Cup, which was hosted by Uruguay in 1930, was the only one to take place in a single city Montevideo - and only four teams participated.

- Korean republic in the team which has conceded the most goals in one tournament - 16 goals in 1954 

Samuel Eto'o Signs For Everton...

Everton have signed striker Samuel Eto'o on a two-year-deal after he was released by Chelsea last season. 

The 33-year-old Cameroon international was also sought for by AC Milan, West Ham and Liverpool - before the Anfield club landed Mario Balotelli.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes Eto'o still has a point to prove in the English league as he is still hungry for success, despite winning three Champions Leagues, four titles and seven cups.

Chelsea Open Talks With Drogba Over Sensational Return

 

Chelsea Football Club have reportedly opened discussions with Didier drogba about bringing their former talisman back to Stamford Bridge, Daily Mail reports.

Jose Mourinho, who signed Drogba from Marseille during his first spell at Chelsea in 2004, wants to resign the  36-year-old Ivorian as a player coach - making his one of the strikers and giving him coaching responsibilities to develop his role at the club. 

The Portuguese manager needs an extra forward to support newly signed Diego Costa and the struggling Fernando Torres - who is keen to stay at Stamford Bridge despite interest from Inter Milan.

Chelsea Trio Return For Atletico Clash

It's great news for Chelsea fans as Petr Čech, Eden Hazard , Samuel Eto'o and captain John Terry all trained in Cobhams this morning - ahead of the Champions League second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid.

The Blues travelled to Madrid in the first leg without Eto'o and Hazard, but the team's morale seem boosted as the duo make a return - with prematurely injured Terry deemed fit to start again against Atleti.

However, Cech, due to an injured shoulder, has been ruled out of the team for the rest of the season, according to reports.

Chelsea hope to secure a place in the finals, following the goalless draw at Madrid and considering the 'home advantage', but the Spanish side are no underdogs.

The game is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 30, at Stamford Bridge - by 6:45pm (UK time).