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History of Soccer
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Cambridge Rules
Cambridge Rules of SoccerThe Cambridge Rules were a code of rules for football first drawn up at Cambridge University, England, in 1848, by a committee that included H. de Winton and J. C. Thring. They are also notable for allowing goal kicks, throw-ins, and forward passes and for preventing running whilst holding the ball.[1] In 1863, a revision of the rules played a significant part in developing the rules that became Association football.[2][3] -
Football Association Formation
The Founding of the Football Association The Football Association, also known simply as The FA, is the governing body of association football in England, and the Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Formed in 1863, it is the oldest football association in the world and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in its territory. -
The First Football Association Cup
Football Association CupThe FA Cup is an annual knockout association football competition in men's domestic English football. First held in 1871–72, it is the oldest football competition in the world.[1] It is organised by and named after the Football Association, its official name being The Football Association Challenge Cup. -
Formation of the International Football Assocation Board
Formation of IFABThe International Football Association Board (IFAB[1]) is the body that determines the Laws of the Game of association football. IFAB was founded in 1886 to agree standardised Laws for international competition, and has since acted as the "guardian" of the internationally used Laws; since its establishment in 1904 FIFA, the sport's top governing body, has recognised IFAB's jurisdiction over the Laws.[2] IFAB is known to take a highly conservative attitude regarding changes to the Laws of the Gam -
Formation of FIFA
FIFA FormationThe Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA /ˈfiːfə/; English: International Federation of Association Football) is the governing body of association football, futsal and beach football. FIFA is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which commenced in 1930 and the Women's World Cup which commenced in 1991. FIFA was founded in 1904 to oversee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denma
