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2. The Conception of Soccer
Ball game was played by many Civilizations long before it became a formal sport.
The Greek played a type of ball game that was referred to as episkyres whereas the Romans played a soccer game known as Harpastum.
The soccer was more like modern rugby.
China began playing ball game they referred to as tsu Chu which mainly involved kicking the ball towards a square goal.
Japan and Persia developed a more soccer like game after China and the game later was established in North America.
Greeks were the first people to play soccer. However, that type of soccer was commonly referred to as episkyres. On the other hand, the Romans had their type of soccer referred to as Harpastum. However, the Roman and Greek types of soccers were more of Rugby other than soccer. By 50 A.D Chinese had already begun playing Tsu Chu. Tsu Chu involved the kicking of the ball toward a square goal. Later, Japan and Persia developed a more soccer-like game. The games later were established in the North American region. In this form of a game, the Aztecs played the kicking of the game referred to as tlachtli.

3. English Origin of Soccer
La Soule or Choule was the first form of soccer that was established in Europe.
Soccer was a form of a game that involved a mass of players.
Originally, soccer player had no rules and, therefore, depicted high level of violence.
King Edward III banned soccer game in England in 1365 as he believed it obstructed his soldiers from preparing for the war.
The contemporary form of soccer started within the institutions of learning
Each of the institutions played a unique formal set of guidelines.
La Soule or Choule was the first form of soccer that was established in Europe. This kind of play was first introduced in French. Later, the game was created in England after the invasion of the Norman Empire of Currently, England is perceived to be the cradle of the contemporary soccer game. Earlier, soccer was a form of a game that involved a mass of players. This game involved a mass of players whose main aim was to kick the ball towards a specified goal. Originally, soccer player had no rules. As a result, the game depicted a high level of violence. The soccer players in 1365, the soccer game was banned by King Edward III after he raised concerns that the game constantly distracted his forces from making reparations for the war.

4. Evolution of Soccer
Institutions of learning in England played varying types of soccer in the 1800s.
several institutions of learning came together, and they devised several instructions that would guide the players.
Soccer Association was introduced in 1863.
Soccer Association motivated the development of contemporary soccer.
In later years, conception of leagues and tournament in England and other parts of the world enhance soccer competitiveness.
In 800s, leaning institutions such as colleges and Universities mainly in England were very detrimental to the advancement of soccer. The advancement of soccer pulled together numerous institutions of learning and other key players to aid in setting both rules and strategies that would help to improve the game. The introduction of Soccer Association took effect in 1863 in England. The organization motivated the development of contemporary soccer following its introduction of numerous soccer governing rules. Each of the institutions played a unique formal set of guidelines. In 1845, rugby became the first types of game to adopt its set of guidelines which dictated how the game was to be played.

5. Evolution of Soccer
The Soccer Association led to the birth of Football Association (FA).
FA played a critical role in shaping soccer game though the introduction of soccer rules.
Institutions of learning in England played visible roles in developing soccer through the development of soccer regulations.
By 1871, there was an increasing competitiveness in soccer in both Asia and Europe due to the introduction of soccer leagues like FA.
FA members had grown to 128 by 1871.
In 1872, the first inter state soccer matches were played involving Scotland and England.
The introduction of Soccer Association was responsible for the development of Football Association which later turned to be a famous football in Europe. FA has been detrimental to the advancement of soccer game through the introduction of soccer regulations which would help to enhance safety in the game. Leaning institutions in England were detrimental in the introduction of soccer rules which played a critical role in the advancement of the game. Increase in soccer competition was first witnessed in 1871 in Asia and Europe due to the conception of soccer leagues. FA also advanced by 1871 with its membership increasing from 122 to 128.

6. Modern Soccer Era
Modern soccer is characterized by inter state competitions and tournaments.
In 1904, the Soccer Association was created as a universal soccer administrative organization.
Later, FIFA was established as the world soccer governing organization.
Soccer was standardized by the introduction of rule aimed at reducing the violent nature of the game.
In 1869, the use of hands in soccer was banned.
In the 1890s the Soccer Association was developed in New Zealand as well as in South America.
Tournaments and competitions are common traits depicted by the contemporary soccer. FA, World Cup of nations and national leagues are common in most parts of the world particularly Europe, America and Asia s marked the development of Soccer Association in South America and New Zealand.1904 show the introduction of Soccer association whose mandate was to manage soccer across the world. Soccer Association eventually led to the development of FIFA whose mandate was management of soccer at a global scale to enhance its continued development. Some of the soccer developments included the banning of hand soccer in 1869.

7. Universal Soccer
In 1886, IFAB (International Soccer Association Board) was initiated
In 1938, IFAB advanced all the gradual developments that took place in the previous half-century.
In 1997, IFAB soccer laws were rewritten with the aim of making soccer a simple elegance sporting activity.
The first tournament took place in Uruguay in Uruguay won the tournament in and 1938.
IFAB (International Soccer Association Board) commonly perceived as the steward of soccer regulations was created in Britain in the year Its responsibilities were primarily to develop global soccer rules which would later be termed as the laws of soccer. The evolution of these laws since 1863 would encompass most of the modern soccer regulations like penalties and involvement of referees as a judge during a soccer match. Moreover, some of the rules developed at this stage included corner kicks as well as free-kicks. In 1938, IFAB advanced all the gradual developments that took place in the previous half-century. In 1997, IFAB soccer laws were rewritten with the aim of making soccer a simple elegance sporting activity.

8. Contemporary Soccer
Over 200 million individuals across the world are currently involved in patronization of soccer.
Soccer is a game characterized by mass pulling each week.
Soccer has aided in pulling people from diverse cultures and regions together.
Soccer is today being used as a branding facet which is essentially a cultural act.
Fitness is a critical aspect for the people participating in the sport.
According to the global soccer aspects, the sport is today perceived as the most popular across the world. This popularity has significantly contributed to both active and passive use of the sport. Over 200 million individuals across the world are currently involved in patronization of soccer. According to the global sports statistics, soccer is the only sporting activity that commands a big following each week. It is a sporting activity that significantly contributes to pulling individuals from various backgrounds as well as cultures together. Fitness is a critical aspect for the people participating in the sport regardless of whether a person is a professional player or whether he/she perceive soccer as a hobby.

9. Commercialization of Soccer
Soccer has led to the establishment of a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Soccer has turned into a universal product.
From 1980s, there have been massive economic growth in soccer industry.
Commercialization of soccer is mainly evident in Europe where clubs are involved in commercial activities such as purchase and selling of soccer players.
Commercialization of soccer has enhanced financial competitiveness among soccer clubs across the world.
Today, soccer industry is estimated to be a multi-billion industry where a significant number of global investors have embarked on making huge investments on the soccer clubs. This is mainly evident in Europe particularly Britain whereby, the English premier league comprise clubs owned by international investors. Soccer is currently considered a global product whose consumption rate is very high. Massive economic development in soccer industry across the world has been noticed since 1980s. Soccer players have been a common product in the commercialization of soccer with most of them being sold and bought from one club to another. As a result, this has triggered a substantial financial competition among the soccer organizations.
Commercialization of Soccer