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In [[2353]], when [[Worf]] was thirteen, he was captain of his [[school]] soccer team at [[Gault colony]]. The team made it to the championships that year. Near the end of the second half, with the score tied, Worf's team got a corner kick. Worf and one of his opponents, [[Mikel]], both leaped up to head a highflying ball. Worf successfully made the goal, however, their heads collided in the process. Mikel's neck was broken and he died the following day. This incident scared Worf for the rest of his life, showing him that in order to live amongst humans he would always have to restrain his [[emotion]]s and [[Klingon]] personality. ({{DS9|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}}) |
In [[2353]], when [[Worf]] was thirteen, he was captain of his [[school]] soccer team at [[Gault colony]]. The team made it to the championships that year. Near the end of the second half, with the score tied, Worf's team got a corner kick. Worf and one of his opponents, [[Mikel]], both leaped up to head a highflying ball. Worf successfully made the goal, however, their heads collided in the process. Mikel's neck was broken and he died the following day. This incident scared Worf for the rest of his life, showing him that in order to live amongst humans he would always have to restrain his [[emotion]]s and [[Klingon]] personality. ({{DS9|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}}) |
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Revision as of 14:16, 19 June 2007
Soccer (or football) is a Human sport originating on Earth in which two teams of 11 players try to drive a ball into the other's net by using any body part except the arms or hands. The only player who may touch or move the ball with their arms or hands is the goalkeeper, who protects the net. He or she may only do so within the confines of their own team's penalty area.
Lee, a 21st century Sanctuary District official, preferred soccer to baseball and tennis. (DS9: "Past Tense, Part II")
In 2152, the English football team qualified for the World Cup championships. (ENT: "Minefield")
- It should be pointed out that 2152 isn't actually a World Cup year, although it may be that the team qualified early, as is sometimes the case. It is also possible that one or more conflicts, such as the Third World War/Eugenics Wars, caused the World Cup years to be rescheduled.
One of the most popular soccer players of the mid-24th century was Golanga, until he had to have his knee replaced by a bio-implant in 2366. According to Benjamin Sisko, "he wasn't the same after that". (DS9: "Paradise")
In 2332, eight-year old Beverly Crusher had her first crush on a eleven-year old soccer player named Stefan, which led to her having fantasies about having children, a career, and a happy life. (TNG: "The Host")
In 2353, when Worf was thirteen, he was captain of his school soccer team at Gault colony. The team made it to the championships that year. Near the end of the second half, with the score tied, Worf's team got a corner kick. Worf and one of his opponents, Mikel, both leaped up to head a highflying ball. Worf successfully made the goal, however, their heads collided in the process. Mikel's neck was broken and he died the following day. This incident scared Worf for the rest of his life, showing him that in order to live amongst humans he would always have to restrain his emotions and Klingon personality. (DS9: "Let He Who Is Without Sin...")
- Globally, the term football is more commonly used. But in many countries that have their own national football game, the sport is referred to as Soccer. Because Star Trek was created and produced in the United States, the word soccer is generally used. See the Wikipedia article on the word football for more information.