Football Around The

World

Maha Al Kaabi 8E

Football Origin

Football has been around for quite a long time now, but of course somewhat different to the football played nowadays. Many countries participated in this sport, however with different perspectives and understanding of the rules. The first “football” game played in China, dated as far as 3000 years back. Other than the Chinese there was the Japanese, Italian, Ancient Greek, Persian, Viking and of course it was also known in Central America. However, the football we play today started in England in 1863.

Rules of Football

Ebenezer Cobb Morley wrote the rules we use today in football, he made this achievement back in 1863. However before that there were rules written in 1848, by the Cambridge school. At that time football was very popular in schools around England. They came up with a fixed set of rules so that they can have competitions and play all over the world.

Football National Sport

Football is probably the most common national sport in the world. There are over 60 nations that consider it their national sport. These nations are South America, Western Europe, South East Asia, Middle East and Most of Africa.

Map of the regions with Football as their National Sport.

Styles of Football

England

British Players are known to be fast and direct. They attack rapidly passing over the enemies’ defense and shooting. This swift gesture helps them succeed in many games. English club teams do not all have this ability, to an exception of a few like Manchester United and Chelsea. Making them one of the best English Teams.

Italy

Italian Players are also very sly and cautious, however very skillful at the game itself. The attacks are precise and their opposition is magnificent. They are also excellent at keeping control of the ball. Italy had quite a success in football, as a national team, and individual clubs. The have had a huge impact on the European competitions.

The Popular Sport

 I believe football became famous and popular because of its simplicity and ease. If it were something like hockey, it would need some experience to play, however, that’s not the issue with football. Played in a large group of people it encourages friends to play more team games, making people closer to each other. I for one, think football is a great sport, when you learn to play. Another reason it’s so loved by people is because of its age limit, there is no age limit! But most important of all, is the fact it’s an outdoor activity making it a great exercise and a wonderful sport.

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