The History of Football

Assalamualaikum. For my first and foremost entries, I will share about the history of football. Football have a long and interesting history. From the sources, this sports was first introduced in England early in 1170. Some of the youths describe football as ‘game of ball’. The history of football came from other country as well. Some of the country that have identify to be the kick-starter for the evolution of football is China. It is called as “Tsu’ Chu”.

Tsu' Chu

This particular game played in which opponents use a leather ball filled with feathers and hair. Both teams have to get the ball and kick into a bamboo canes. They also have to defend their bamboo cane and attack their opponent’s bamboo cane. There are also various history of football that documented in Egyptian and Greek society that can be the prove that this sport has a long tradition throughout history. 

The ball that been used during that time

Football shoes called 'boot'. Made from genuine leather
and the sole was made from wood

The football was played in early 1700

For next entries, I will share about the first football world cup in the world !!! Wait for my next entries :)