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History shows us that Costa Ricans (Ticos) first started playing fútbol around 1876, as Spanish colonial influence brought a love for the world's game. But reportedly, the English had a part in promoting the sport in Costa Rica, as they provided the first regulation size ball
It took seven attempts for the country to form a national soccer league, but that was finally achieved in June 13, 1921 with the formation of the National Soccer League (Liga Nacional de Fútbol), with its seven founding teams
That same year, the Costa Rican national team first played an international match at the Independence Centenary Games, handily beating El Salvador 7-0 and later winning the competition by upsetting Guatemala 6-0
The two most popular and successful league teams in Costa Rica are Deportivo Saprissa and Liga Deportiva Alajuelense. Saprissa is known for their Stanford-red S emblem and represent San Juan de Tibás, San José, playing their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá