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Where did the modern day football/soccer originate?
by Zander Callaghan on 4.04.2023 Comments (0)Football, or soccer, is a beloved sport enjoyed around the world today. But where did it originate? The modern form of football has its roots in England, where the game was first codified in the mid-19th century. It is widely believed that the game evolved from an earlier form of folk football played in Britain since the Middle Ages. This earlier form was played mainly in villages and towns and involved games with an unlimited number of players from different villages. By the 19th century, modern football had evolved, with rules and regulations that we recognize today. The game quickly spread around the world, with the first international match played in 1872 between Scotland and England. Football has since become one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions of people playing and watching the game every day.