The first written "reference to the inflated ball used in the game" was in the mid-14th century: "Þe heued fro þe body went, Als it were a foteballe." The Online Etymology Dictionary states that the "rules of the game" were made in 1848, before the "split off in 1863".
The modern game traces its origins to 1863 when the Laws of the Game were originally codified in England by The Football Association.
The rules of association football were codified in England by FA in 1863 and the name association football was coined to distinguish the game from the other forms of football played at the time, specifically rugby football.
The first written "reference to the inflated ball used in the game" was in the mid-14th century: "Þe heued fro þe body went, Als it were a foteballe." The Online Etymology Dictionary states that the "rules of the game" were made in 1848, before the "split off in 1863".
The word soccer (which arrived at its final form in 1895) was first recorded in 1889 in the earlier form of socca. Within the English-speaking world, association football is now usually called "football" in the United Kingdom, whereas people usually call it "soccer" in countries where other codes of football are prevalent, such as Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United States.
The word soccer (which arrived at its final form in 1895) was first recorded in 1889 in the earlier form of socca. Within the English-speaking world, association football is now usually called "football" in the United Kingdom, whereas people usually call it "soccer" in countries where other codes of football are prevalent, such as Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United States.
The men's FIFA World Cup has taken place every four years since 1930 with the exception of 1942 and 1946 tournaments, which were cancelled due to World War II.
The men's FIFA World Cup has taken place every four years since 1930 with the exception of 1942 and 1946 tournaments, which were cancelled due to World War II.
The men's FIFA World Cup has taken place every four years since 1930 with the exception of 1942 and 1946 tournaments, which were cancelled due to World War II.
Similarly, the FIFA Women's World Cup has been played every four years since 1991 though the sport has been played by women since it has existed.
A record-breaking 1.12 billion viewers watched the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. The most prestigious competitions in European club football are the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women's Champions League which attract an extensive television audience throughout the world.
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