History of Football

The history of football begins from Egypt. In Egypt, Football was played by ball like round object by kicking it to the opposite Direction. It was played in China by the name of ‘Tsuchu’ during 300 B.C. to 500 A.D. The meaning of the word ‘Tuschu’ is ‘Kicking the ball’. This game was very popular among chinese soilder. In Egypt, football was known as ‘Harpaston’. In second century when romans conqured over Egypt this game become popular in romans also. Romans took it over to england when they conqured England. It also become popular in England as well as in neighbouring countries. This game was developed in england, that is why the credit of the beginning of modern football goes to England. Football became very popular in England in 12th Century. In those days ‘Great Football Day’ was celebrated on every Tuesday. On this day, all the business concerns in England used to be closed. In those days, a team consisted of approximately 100 players. In 1934 Edward II put a ban on football due to some reasons.
The first club of football named ‘Shefield Football Club’ in England on October 27, 1857. After that ‘London Football Association’ was formed in London in 1863. ‘Rugby Football Association’ was formed in 1871. The first competiton of football was also held in 1871. After that the first international football match was played between England and Scotland on 1st November, 1872. The first football organisation outside England was formed in Scotland in 1873. Later on, two organisation were formed in Wales and Ireland in 1876 and 1879 respectively. With the passage of time, some rules were formed such as the restriction was laid on touching the ball with the hands in 1864. The rules related to goal kick and corner kick were framed in 1874. The first goalpost was made in 1875. The whistel was first used by Referee in 1878. The prevailing function of lineman and referee were started in 1891. The net was first used in goalpost in 1892.
The off-side rule was changed in 1925. According to this rule, two defensive players instead of three players were compulsory between the goal and an attacking player. The uniform of different color was made compulsory for goalkeeper in 1909. FIFA(Fedration of International Football Association) was constitued to organise the international level football matches on May 21, 1904. England got the membership of FIFA in 1906. The organisation called ‘UEFA’ was constituted in Europe. Other federations of football like Africa, America and Asia were constituted in 1956, 1961, 1964 respectively.
Football was included in olympic games in 1908. The first World Cup Football (women) was held in 1991 in which America was declared the winner.
In India, Football is controlled by Indian Football Association. India participated first time in olympic games in 1948 and was defeated by France in the first round. At present, India is on 126th position in football at world level.