HISTORY OF SOCCER

As we start our unit on soccer, it is very important to understand the roots of the game. All sport competition started somewhere and most are very interesting to know. To start this unit I would like each of you to look into the history of the sport of soccer. Please follow the directions below. Enjoy!

Go to this website: History of Soccer http://www.history.com/content/soccer/history-of-the-game

After reading this brief summary of the history of soccer, I would like each of you to answer the following questions:

In what country can the earliest form of soccer be traced back too?

What was that game called?

Please explain how that earliest form of soccer was played.

Imagine you are in the 18^th century in the British Isles. You are walking along a street and all of a sudden see a game involving kicking, tackling, running, and fierce competition. From the brief description of how soccer was played in those days, explain to me in a short paragraph what you see. Describe the surroundings, the number of players, what they are doing with the ball, and what it seems their objective is.