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2nd-last
Football distinguishes an offside position from an offside offence. A player must become involved in active play in one of the ways defined by Law 11 before that position is punishable.
5 rings
The five Olympic rings symbolise the union of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. No individual ring colour officially belongs to a particular continent.
1896
Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games from 6 to 15 April 1896. The IOC records 241 athletes, 14 national teams and 43 events.