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Soccer is believed to have come from China. They would kick leather into a small net. There were no rules back then. This is the first record of anything like soccer.
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"In October 1863, eleven representatives from London clubs and schools met at the Freemason’s Tavern to set up common fundamental rules to control the matches amongst themselves (http://www.historyofsoccer.info)." This was the beginning of regulated soccer. This made soccer a serious event which it has grown from since then.
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FIFA is the highest governing body for international soccer. FIFA has helped many leagues start and held the first world cup which has become one of the most popular events ever.
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Soldiers from both sides of the war have an unoficial Christmas treaty and play soccer together. This shows how powerful the sport is.
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The first soccer league in USA started which made the sport much larger.
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The first world cup is held in Uruguay which was the first non olympic international soccer tournament. It is now the most watched sporting event of all time.
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There was no Olympic soccer in 1932 due to controversies. This slowed soccer growth around the world.
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1992 rule change doesn't allow goalies to handle intentional passes from team mates which make attract more people to the newer faster game.
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USA wins first Women soccer in the Olympics spreading more popularity of the game to a wider range of people.
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The Us women's team wins the first Women's World Cup boosting popularity of the sport.
