Basketball was played by using a soccer ball until 1929.
View moreThis is called "soccer" in North America, South Africa, and Australia to avoid confusion with other types of football that are commonly played there.
View moreAdidas created its 'Adilette' line of sandals specifically to protect soccer players from diseases that can be contracted in communal showers.
View moreAdidas is currently the number one brand in the soccer world with over $2.7 billion in football revenue in 2014.
View moreThere are badminton players around the world, and badminton has become the second-most popular sport in the world behind soccer.
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