Who Invented The Game Of Soccer?

This week we take a closer look at the origins of the game. There are a number of conflicting beliefs concerning the question of who invented soccer so I asked guest writer Mike Crocombe to shed some light on the matter.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Who Invented The Game Of Soccer? This week we take a closer look at the origins of the game. There are a number of conflicting beliefs concerning the question of who invented soccer so I asked guest writer Mike Crocombe to shed some light on the matter. Stewart Coggin Soccer Expert Who Invented Soccer? Some suggest that the history of soccer dates back as far as 2500BC, during which time the Greeks, Egyptians and Chinese all appear to have partaken in feet-based games involving a ball. READ NOW What is Futsal? Soccer legends like Ronaldinho and Pele credit futsal for their fast-thinking, dribbling and passing, and the quality, creativity and technical perfection required by a good futsal player has produced world class soccer sensations all around the globe.  READ NOW The FA Cup Winners List The fifth round of the FA Cup was played at the weekend and here is a list of all the finals dating back to 1872. READ NOW Why Is Soccer Good For You? Soccer is the most played sport in the world, with over 250 million people thought to play the game in more than 200 countries. READ NOW Featured Articles • It Happens: How Many Cuts Has Tiger Woods Missed? • Ted Thompson Could Fill Packers Needs With a Free Agent or Two • Biography and Profile of Kimbo Slice • All About 7-Time Major Championship Winning Golfer Karrie Webb • Is Heath Miller Hall of Fame worthy? • Earbuds for Swimmers: In the Ear or Through Skull? • Analyst: Packers Should Be More Aggressive While Window Remains Open • Becoming Ghost: The birth of humble Advertisement About Soccer  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Soccer newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

Why Did Manchester United Let Paul Pogba Leave?

It took until mid-February, but Juventus finally went top of Serie A for the first time this season after a late 1-0 win against direct title rivals Napoli at Juventus Stadium on Saturday. Simone Zaza was the hero, but one of Juve's best players this season has again been Paul Pogba who continues to demonstrate why he is being coveted by the world's richest clubs (namely Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea). But why did he never get a chance at Manchester United before joining Juventus for free?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Why Did Manchester United Let Paul Pogba Leave? It took until mid-February, but Juventus finally went top of Serie A for the first time this season after a late 1-0 win against direct title rivals Napoli at Juventus Stadium on Saturday. Simone Zaza was the hero, but one of Juve's best players this season has again been Paul Pogba who continues to demonstrate why he is being coveted by the world's richest clubs (namely Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea). But why did he never get a chance at Manchester United before joining Juventus for free? Stewart Coggin Soccer Expert How Man Utd Let Pogba Slip Through Their Fingers Paul Pogba left Manchester United in 2012 and there were two major reasons behind his defection to Italian giants Juventus. READ NOW Record Champions League Scorers The 10 record Champions League scorers since the competition revamped in the 1992-93 season. READ NOW European Cup Legend: Alfredo Di Stefano A profile of Alfredo Di Stefano, the Real Madrid great who scored in five consecutive European Cup finals. READ NOW The Best European Soccer Players A look at five of the best European soccer players in the world, with Portugal and Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo leading the way. READ NOW Featured Articles • Why Qualifying for the Daytona 500 is Such a Complex Process • Could the Red Sox be adding a left-handed reliever? • These are the Winningest Golfers in PGA Tour History • Celtics, Knicks, Cavs 3-way makes sense for everyone involved • When Golf Balls Collide: Do You Know the Ruling? • Gostisbehere sets Flyers and NHL record • Can You Name the 10 Longest NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Tracks? • How do You Get a Rodeo Bull to Buck and Kick? Advertisement About Soccer  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Soccer newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.