Referees Once Watched From the Sideline

Until 1891, referees stayed off the field and captains settled disputes between themselves. The penalty kick arrived that same year, and referees have been on the pitch ever since.

A Goalkeeper Who Went an Entire World Cup Untouched

Germany's Nadine Angerer played all 540 minutes of the 2007 World Cup without conceding a single goal — the first keeper, male or female, to go through an entire World Cup finals unbeaten. She saved a Marta penalty in the final for good measure.