A、It came from an abbreviation for the word association. B、It came from the high socks that the players wear. C、It was the Brazi

For centuries, people have been playing kicking games with a ball. The game of soccer developed from some of these early games. The English probably gave soccer its name and its first set of rules. In European countries, soccer is called football or association football. Some people believe that the name "soccer" came from " assoc. ", an abbreviation for the word association. Others believe that the name came from the high socks that the players wear.
   Organized soccer games began in 1863. In soccer, two teams of eleven players try to kick or head the ball into the opponents’ goal. The goalkeeper, who tries to keep the ball out of the goal, is the only player on the field who is allowed to touch the ball with his or her hands. The other players must use their feet, heads, and bodies to control the ball.
   Brazil is the home of many great soccer players, including the most famous player of all, Pele. With his fast footwork, dazzling speed, and great scoring ability, Pele played for many years in Brazil and then later in New York. During his 20 years in soccer, he scored 1281 goals and held every major record for the sport.
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16. Where did the name "soccer" come from?
17. What do we know about Pele from the passage?