The origin of football can be traced back to the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. They played ball games, some of which involved the use of feet.
The famous Greek team game known as Episkyros or Phaininda was mentioned by Greek playwright, Antiphanes (338 - 311) BC and later referred to by the Christian theologian, Clement of Alexandria (150 - 215 AD). Many believe that the Roman game Harpastum have been adapted from it. The Roman politician Cicero once described how a man was killed whilst having a shave when a ball was kicked into the barber's shop.
In China, there is documented evidence of an activity resembling football in the Chinese military manual Zhan Guo Ce compiled between 3rd century to 1st century BC. It describes a practice known as Cuju( meaning kicking ball). Cuju was standardized and rules were established during the Han Dynasty rule (206 BC - 220 AD). The game later spread to Japan and Korea.
The origin of modern football can be traced back to the 12th century in Engalnd according to William Fitz Stephen in 1170.
Please visit :
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Fhistory.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcio_Fiorentino
The famous Greek team game known as Episkyros or Phaininda was mentioned by Greek playwright, Antiphanes (338 - 311) BC and later referred to by the Christian theologian, Clement of Alexandria (150 - 215 AD). Many believe that the Roman game Harpastum have been adapted from it. The Roman politician Cicero once described how a man was killed whilst having a shave when a ball was kicked into the barber's shop.
In China, there is documented evidence of an activity resembling football in the Chinese military manual Zhan Guo Ce compiled between 3rd century to 1st century BC. It describes a practice known as Cuju( meaning kicking ball). Cuju was standardized and rules were established during the Han Dynasty rule (206 BC - 220 AD). The game later spread to Japan and Korea.
The origin of modern football can be traced back to the 12th century in Engalnd according to William Fitz Stephen in 1170.
Please visit :
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Fhistory.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcio_Fiorentino
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