Many different cultures have had a hand in the development of soccer. As far back as second century BC, the Chinese played a game called “Cuju,” which involved teams trying to kick a leather ball through a piece of silk cloth strung between two poles. The ancient Romans and Greeks played a game called Pheninda, a mix of rugby and soccer. Central Americans had a version that was a combination of soccer, volleyball and basketball. During the Middle Ages, a rough and tumble version of the game became popular - the name speaks for itself: it was called “Mob soccer.” |
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more civilized type of soccer started to spread in the public schools,
with early coaches
adding rules, referees and positions on the field. In the 19th century
it was decided that soccer tournaments would be more organized. In 1862,
a solicitor in England named Cobb Morley suggested that there be more
rules for semi-professional soccer clubs. Several soccer organizations
formed the “Football Association,” the first governing body
for soccer teams.
As the game of soccer grew in popularity, so did the need for an international soccer organization. FIFA (Federation of International Football Associations) was formed in Paris in 1904. From humble beginnings to the largest international sporting event on earth, the World Cup has a long, rich history, dating back to 1926. The host of the first World Cup was Uruguay. Uruguay was chosen because of their amazing performance at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, where they won gold in the football competition. This year, the World Cup will be hosted by South Africa.
The vibrant colors, splendor and rich culture of Africa are sure to
entertain the billions of 2010 World Cup viewers as much as the competition
itself.
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