This is a list of all the articles that reflect ancient soccer and published on the History of Soccer website.
Footbag games such as Hacky Sack involve kicking a small bag back and forth with friends. 1972 marked the beginning of the modern game. This article discusses the origin of the hacky sack from its ancient beginnings. Hacky Sack is …
Soccer, also known as football, is a popular sport played by millions of people worldwide. However, the origin of soccer can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where similar games were played using a ball and some form of goal. …
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The history of English football dates back to the 8th century when it was a popular game among the working class. Hundreds of thousands of players participated in violent and disorganized games with many variations across different regions. Pitches, or …
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The origins of football can be found in every corner of the globe. In the late nineteenth century, the English established the modern game, which evolved from many forerunners throughout history. But where did this beloved game come from? In …
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There is a long history behind football (or soccer as it is sometimes called). In the middle of the 19th century, football became what it is today in England. Football history includes alternative versions of the game that existed much …
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Sipa (also known as Takyan) is a native Filipino game that predates the 15th-century Spanish rule in the country. It is a relatively challenging game as the sport requires speed, agility, stamina, and a high level of ball control. During …
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The origins and history of football timeline are open to conjecture, and several theories are available. However, there is evidence that the Chinese and Japanese enjoyed games where a ball was kicked back in the dynastic times. There was a …
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There are several conflicting views regarding ancient soccer and who invented association football as we know it today. Most of the world refers to this popular sport as football, and it is undeniably one of the most popular today. Let’s …
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The invention of English football dates back more than a century. In 1863, rugby football split into two distinct courses in England. The Football Association became the world’s first football association. Both forms of English football have a common origin …
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Harpastum, also known as harpustum, is an ancient Roman game devised from the Greek game called episkyros. It was a social ball game played on a rectangular field. (It was also known as the small ball game in that era) …
