The History of Soccer

Ancient Times
It’s always been difficult to exactly determine as to which country gets credit for inventing soccer. Many people give it to England, but an ancient script discovered in China claims that a game similar to soccer, called Cuju, was played in the 2nd century B.C.. This wasn’t exactly soccer, but the objective was to kick a ball made from leather through a small hole in a silk cloth, which was stranded between 2 high posts.

Meso-American civilization also records a game, which can be said to be a 3 way combo between soccer, volleyball and baseball. It was played in a basic cut below ground level, and had several baskets on the walls. The players had to kick a rubber ball inside the baskets. You can imagine how hard it must have been. This could also perhaps be the reason why South American players seem to be very skilled at soccer. Read More