Inventor of the Game of Soccer – Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. In every sporting event, Sinaumed’s will definitely find this sport with lots of enthusiasts and supporters from children, young and old alike. Football can usually be found in various urban, rural and even remote areas. Very easy to find even for novice ball players, especially young kids.
Soccer, another name for the game of soccer is not a new game for people around the world, especially Indonesia. Football games can be played by children and adults. Well, the sport of football itself has a long history. Want to know more about how history made soccer the most popular sport in the world? The following is an explanation of the history of the development and invention of the game of football for the first time in the world:
History of World Football
History Football is a popular sport in China from the 2nd to 3rd centuries. During the Han dynasty, people dribbled leather balls in small nets called tutu. When it evolved into soccer itself, it was played in Japan with the game name Cuju. Not only that, in the 16th century, football penetrated to Italy and started to gain popularity. After that, football matches themselves could be watched in many countries, from England, Mexico, Rome, Central America to ancient Rome.
Football, which was recorded in 1365, continued to grow until it finally arrived in England. When the sport started in England, Edward III banned it. Playing soccer during matches leads to violence and acts of brutality. Then in 1360 Edward III allowed the revival of the game of football. But the football match itself has not changed, aka the violence and cruelty on the field is still the same.
Until 1572, Queen Elizabeth banned him from playing football again without compromise, accompanied by severe sanctions for those who continued to play football, namely imprisonment for that person. At the end of 1680, the ban was lifted again by Charles II. The following is the history of the origin of modern football by year and country.
- The English Football Association was founded in 1863
- In 1885, a football match was played outside England, namely the Canada vs America match
- The first meeting was held in 1886 to discuss the formation of a group, the World Football Association
- There was a referee who became full owner of the game of football in 1888
- In 1904, the International Football Federation (FIFA) consisting of Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium was founded in France.
History of the Inventor of the Game of Football
Does Sinaumed’s know who invented the game of football and how did he find it? Actually the history of the first game of football is divided into two parts. The first is ancient times dating from about 4,500 BC and modern times. The following is the history of the discovery of the game of football from the start of this game:
1. Football In Ancient Times
Some artifacts show that football has been played since the time of the ancient Maya, ancient Egypt, ancient China and Rome.
2. Ancient Egyptian Football
Around 2500 BC the Ancient Egyptians used balls made of linen. The ball was found in an ancient tomb, a relic of the ancient Egyptians. They also make balls using materials made from animal intestines or skin, with the aim of making the balls more elastic. Archaeologists claim that the ancient Egyptians played a game like football when they celebrated birth festivals as a sign of appreciation for a good harvest.
3. Football in the Ancient Mayans
The game of football in the Mayan era existed around 3000 or 1400 BC. Popol Vuh is someone who can explain how the Mayans played soccer. Mayan football was a death sport. Players who win are considered heroes and those who lose suffer the misfortune of death. As the Mayans believed at the time, they were killed and sacrificed to give birth and blessings to be dedicated to the gods.
In this soccer game, the Mayans used a rubber ball about 20 inches in diameter. Sports take place in an arena with walls made of stone on the left and right, with a field size ranging from 34 meters to 139 meters.
A rock shaped like a ring hangs on the wall from the player and the player is only allowed to use his hips and thighs to get the ball into the hole in the ring rock. They can’t touch it. The game usually ends when the player can get the ball into the stone hoop.
4. Football in Ancient China
2000 years later, a game like football appeared in China. To be precise, around 476 BC to 221 BC The ancient Chinese called this soccer game the term Cuju. Cuju is defined as “kicking a ball with the foot” and the ball is made of leather filled with stuffed animals. Then play on a rectangular field.
In order to score a goal, they had to shoot it into the hole suspended between two posts. The Cuju game itself is the game most played by soldiers and military leaders to stay fit and healthy. Cuju soccer rules allow players to touch the ball in any part of the body except the arms and hands. Referees also participate in these rules to ensure that players comply with the rules of the game.
In this Cuju game, the number of players is very flexible, from 2 to 10 people. However, in the official Empire-sponsored games, the number of players ranged from 12 to 16. By the mid-17th century, however, the popularity of the game Cuju itself began to decline.
5. Roman Football
The Romans may have also played a game like football. In fact, ancient Roman football had no rules, strategy or tactics. The game is played by up to 54 players, consisting of 27 players from each team. The goal of the game itself is to get the ball into the opponent’s goal. This game is very popular when following the Rome Olympics. It was very popular and came to be included in the early part of the Olympics. Of course, many players were injured and returned home during these games.
6. Medieval Football
In the Middle Ages, England was known as a country that further developed the tradition of medieval football around the 14th century. At that time, English football was played with an unlimited number of players and was not regulated until now. The player may continue playing as long as his actions towards his opponent do not lead to violence. And these soccer games sometimes use roads to turn cities into enormous soccer fields.
Anyone can participate in these games, so riots can break out due to a lack of clear rules. The game continued to grow and became popular at the end of the 14th century and became a culture of British society. As a result, many believe that football originated in England, and many believe that England is the home of football.
The Beginning of the Football Game
Football’s long historical roots date back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC. Initially, soccer was played by dribbling the ball into a small goal. Over time, this sport was brought to Europe, or rather to England.
1. From Chinese to English
From China to England, soccer thrived with the introduction of different rules of the game. Western football started in school and college fields and was played between them. Little by little, it officially started as an independent league. The sport of football itself has developed and is held for professional competition.
2. Establishment of a Football Club
Sheffield FC is the oldest registered football club in the world. Founded in 1857. Until now, the domination of football itself is the most popular sport.
The Development of Modern Football
Modern football began to develop for the first time in England and was highly appreciated by the public. In some competitions, the game causes a lot of violence and injuries during the game. This was because unified rules for soccer had not yet been established, there was rapid development in 1815 and soccer was widespread in colleges and schools.
Modern football was born again at the Freemasons’ Tavern in 1863 when 11 schools and clubs got together to develop standard rules for the game of football. In this meeting, rugby and football (soccer) were very clearly distinguished. In 1869, possession of the ball was banned.
During the 19th century, the sport was introduced and promoted by British sailors, traders and soldiers around the world. Football started to spread to England after the 14th century and was very popular in England. In 1860, for a game of football that was as messy as the game before it. The game rules have been remade to avoid confusion. Unfortunately, at that time, the rules between one team and another team had their own rules.
In 1863, several clubs with a total of 12 teams gathered in London to agree on the rules for football matches. After that, because of this association, a football association called the Football Association (FA) was born in Great Britain, and the first football tournament called the FA Cup was held.
Based on these 12 teams, regulation football has spread to other European countries such as the Netherlands, France, Spain and Sweden. The inventor of football is still controversial, but many sources state that England is known as the inventor of the game of football in 1863. As the clock passed, it became clear that many countries around the world were enjoying soccer, so a federation of several countries called FIFA (Federation International Football) in Paris, France on May 21, 1904.
Talking about the history of the game of football cannot be separated from the World Cup, which is the most prestigious championship in the world of sports. The history of World Football itself has been well known since 1930, when the World Cup was first held in Uruguay, more precisely 13-30 July 1930. So far, the World Cup has been held 20 times. The World Cup is held regularly every four years and usually one or more countries are selected to host this major tournament. In 2014, Brazil was the last hosting nation of the World Cup, where Germany emerged victorious. The next World Cups will be held in Russia in 2018 and in Qatar in 2022.
Brazil has collected the most trophies with five trophies since the first World Cup, followed by Italy with four trophies. Indonesia itself can be said to be a brake on current performance, but it turns out that the history of Indonesian football is also written in the history books of the World Cup.
Founding of the Football Federation
Football continues to grow rapidly and has become the most popular sport in the world. The International Football Association was founded in 1904. After the establishment of FIFA, football began to develop in various countries, building established systems and structures to support competition.
Until now, various leagues and championships have been organized and played around the world, starting from the national, continental and world levels. The most popular tournaments with the highest broadcast markets are the English Premier League, the UEFA Champions Cup for European clubs, and the World Cup, a world-class national club tournament.
History of Indonesian Football
The history of Indonesian football begins in 1914, when most of the archipelago was colonized by the Dutch government. Competition between cities in Java was dominated by two teams that still existed at that time: the city of Batavia and the city of Surabaya. There have been ups and downs in the history of Indonesian football. In the 20th century, the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) was acquired by Ir. Soeratin Sosrosoegondo in Yogyakarta on 19 April 1930.
The main goal is to be the best forum for football sports activities in Indonesia. The date of the founding of the PSSI organization is April 19, 1930, and is located in the city of Yogyakarta. Later, with the entry of Nusantara Football into the 1938 World Cup, the development of Indonesian football was increasing.
In this case, PSSI experienced an expansion of the national football competition. One of these competitions is the Indonesian Super League and various other football competitions. In addition, PSSI has created special women’s soccer tournaments and categories for male players of a certain age. For the category of certain age men consist of U15, U17, U19, U21, and finally U23.
Not only that. The development of football in the archipelago continues with the presence of new clubs that are still playing today, including:
- Club PSM MAKASSAR (1915)
- Club PPSM Sakti Magellan (1919)
- Club Persis Solo (1923)
- Surabaya Persebaya Club (1927)
- Jakarta Persija Club (1928)
- Club PSIS Semarang (1932)
PSSI moved to the FIFA World Football Association in 1952 and to the AFC Asian Football Confederation two years later, and started work almost immediately. Regarding tournaments, Indonesia previously held two types of tournaments: trade union and great football (GALATAMA). However, in order to expedite the implementation and tighten the competition, PSSI decided to combine the two types of competition in the Indonesian league as we know it today.
h Since its inception, the Indonesian National Team has won several competitions, including the Maritime Competition and the Independence Cup. Indonesia should also be proud to be the first to participate in the World Cup for Countries in Asia.
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