What is the origin of football?

Cuju is an ancient sport in China, which was popular in Linzi, the capital of Qi over 2300 years ago. Warring States policy? Qi Ce and Historical Records? Biographies of Su Qin recorded the relevant situation at that time: "Linzi is very rich and solid, and all his people beat drums and play the piano, beating the floor, fighting cocks and running dogs, and making great strides. On the way to Linzi, the hub of the car hit, and people jostled shoulder to shoulder ... sweating like rain, the family was surrounded by walls, and their ambitions were high. " This is the earliest record of Cuju activity in China's history books.

On February 4th, 2004, FIFA announced in London that football originated in China-the ancient cuju in China was the origin of football. In this way, the dispute over the origin of football, the "first sport" that is popular all over the world today, has reached the most authoritative conclusion. On July 15, 2004, at the 3rd China International Football Expo, FIFA and AFC agreed that China is the hometown of football and Zibo, China is the earliest birthplace of football! FIFA President Sepp Blatter said in his opening speech: "Football in China has an excellent tradition of development. Cuju in Linzi, Zibo has made great contributions to the development of football. Thanks to China for bringing this sport to the world, and the world has become more exciting because of football! " After the opening ceremony, Blatter and AFC President Harman visited the exhibition hall of "Football originated in Linzi, Zibo" in Zibo with great interest, listened carefully to the introduction of the origin of football, and happily signed their names on the imitation of the prototype of modern football "Cuju".

On the same day, the Secretary-General of the Asian Football Association, Verapan, said on behalf of FIFA and the Asian Football Association at the press conference "Football originated in Linzi, Zibo, China" jointly held by the Literature and History Committee of the State Sports General Administration of China, the China Football Association and the Zibo Municipal People's Government: "World football should thank China, because China is the birthplace of world football. A small game played by the ancients in Linzi area has now become the most popular sport in the world. FIFA and AFC have confirmed that Linzi, Zibo, China is the birthplace of football. This is the pride of China and Linzi. I hope everyone will celebrate this great event and add luster to the Asian Cup. " Mr. velappan was pleased to present Zibo with the football origin commemorative cup and certificate.

In order to further show the world the elegant demeanour of the origin of football, FIFA invited a delegation from Linzi, Zibo to visit, and will receive the delegation of the origin of football as the closing ceremony of the centennial celebration.

On May 20th, at the invitation of FIFA President Blatter, Yue Changzhi, deputy secretary of the Zibo Municipal Committee, led a delegation from Linzi, Zibo to Zurich to attend the closing ceremony of FIFA Centennial Celebration, which was warmly welcomed by the leaders of FIFA and Football Associations of five continents. Linzi, Zibo, as the birthplace of world football, was widely recognized and praised by the football community and became the protagonist of the closing ceremony.

In order to welcome the delegation, FIFA raised the national flag of China in front of the President's office building, and the heads of football federations from five continents also gathered to welcome the delegation from the origin of football. The closing ceremony officially began. First, a TV feature film introducing the origin of football in Linzi, Zibo was shown. Then, Yuan Daren, director of the Literature and History Committee of the State Sports General Administration, introduced the origin of football and the demonstration process of Linzi in Zibo to the participants. Zhang Jilong, vice chairman of China Football Association, introduced the development of football in China. Finally, Yue Changzhi, deputy secretary of the Zibo Municipal Party Committee, delivered a warm speech and reported to the meeting the plans and schemes of the two levels of government in the urban area on the construction and development of football origin.

At FIFA headquarters, Yue Changzhi took advantage of various opportunities to introduce Zibo's introduction to the origin of football to headquarters officials and guests, and was interviewed by many Chinese and foreign media. At the closing ceremony, Yue Changzhi and the main responsible comrades in Linzi District presented souvenirs such as Cuju and Cuju inner painting pot to FIFA, President Blatter and the mayor of Zurich respectively. President Blatter presented the football certificate of origin to Linzi, Zibo, and presented a commemorative plaque for the closing ceremony of the centennial celebration. All FIFA officials and heads of five continents' football associations wrote inscriptions or autographs for Zibo Linzi.

Modern football originated in England.

There is nothing more exciting than football in modern life. Football has a long history. As early as ancient Greece, there was a game similar to handball today. Later the Romans developed on this basis. As Rome conquered Europe for hundreds of years, the sport spread widely in the British Isles. At that time, there was already a competition between the Romans and the English natives. It is said that the ball used at that time was the head of a prisoner of war. In the future, the bladder of livestock will be used to make balls. This kind of ball has certain elasticity, and it can be shot and kicked. Often, many people kick at a certain goal. At that time, the game was rough and some contestants were seriously injured, so they were banned. However, with the passage of time, football has become more and more common, and there are various rules all over England. Although it has become a fact, several generations of British kings have banned playing football for fear that young people will be invaded by foreign countries if they don't concentrate on practicing martial arts.

By the end of Queen Elizabeth, the football match could already enter the room. There are often spectacular games to entertain people during festivals. 1602 held a big competition in Cornwall. The goals of the two sides are three or four miles apart, and the parishes compete with each other, sweeping the whole area.

In the next 200 years, the British Isles held competitions with different rules. At that time, no one planned to unify the rules, nor did they organize local teams. At that time, the game was quite rough and intense. Some players deliberately kick each other's calves instead of kicking, which is no different from fighting.

1823165438+1October 2 1, a historic event that changed the whole world football. On this day, a group of students are playing football on the playground. A boy named wilhelm weber Ellis 15 years old ran with the ball in the middle of the game. This simple and common action actually divides the football world into two parts: those who walk with the ball in their hands are allowed to become football, those who kick with their feet and those who raise their heads are allowed to become football. After that, some football enthusiasts held a meeting in a hotel in London to draft the Football Association's articles of association, including a clear stipulation that it is forbidden to walk with the ball in hand. Rugby leagues that allow walking with the ball in hand were not established until 187 1.

1863101On October 26th, the British Football Association held a very important meeting in the history of modern English football. The return of the competition was drafted, but some terms are far from today's rules. For example, there was a rule at that time: when the ball entered the space between goalposts or crossed the space above, no matter how high it was, as long as it was not thrown, hit or transported by hand, it was considered as winning. At that time, the position and formation of players were also different from today's: each team had a goalkeeper, a defender, a former player and eight forwards. Soon after the rules were made, the formation changed: one goalkeeper, two defenders, three avant-garde and five forwards. At first, only one hand was used to throw the foul ball, but some players could skillfully throw the ball into the goal 40 to 50 yards away, so the rules changed again and they had to throw the foul ball with both hands. The original goal was also different from today. 1883' s goal crossbar is still pulling a rope. Because the rope is thin, it is difficult to judge whether some balls pass from above or below. The net was not laid until 1890. As for the scale of the stadium, it is also different from today's 1890. The area of the stadium is 200 yards X 100 yards or 100 yards X50 yards, and there are 200 yards X50 yards. The current site regulations are: the maximum allowable length is 130 yards, the minimum length is 100 yards, and the width is 100 yards to 50 yards. At that time, each team had an assistant referee and a referee as "law enforcement officers". It was not until 189 1 that neutral referees appeared in the present sense-one referee and two linesmen. Early teams were made up of amateur players, while modern football has professional players who play football as their profession.