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.