{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-soccer-from-ancient-ball-games-to-global-phenomenon-the-evolution-of-football-9798329357486","title":"A Brief History of Soccer: From Ancient Ball Games to Global Phenomenon: The Evolution of Football","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Skriuwer Com\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about the amazing story of \u003cb\u003esoccer\u003c\/b\u003e, the world's most popular sport, in \"A Brief History of Soccer\" This book tells the simple history of soccer, starting from \u003cb\u003eancient times\u003c\/b\u003e to today. You'll read about early ball games like \u003cb\u003eCuju in China\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHarpastum in Rome\u003c\/b\u003e, and how soccer developed in \u003cb\u003emedieval Europe\u003c\/b\u003e, changing from rough street games to more organized play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover important moments like the creation of formal rules in 19th century England, the start of the \u003cb\u003eFootball Association (FA)\u003c\/b\u003e in 1863, and how \u003cb\u003erugby\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003esoccer\u003c\/b\u003e became separate sports. Follow soccer as it spread around the world with the help of British travelers, leading to early international matches and the creation of \u003cb\u003eFIFA\u003c\/b\u003e in 1904. Learn about the first \u003cb\u003eWorld Cup\u003c\/b\u003e in 1930 and how it made soccer even more popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet famous \u003cb\u003eplayers\u003c\/b\u003e like \u003cb\u003ePelé\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMaradona\u003c\/b\u003e, and learn about their impact on the game. Find out how playing styles and strategies have changed, how \u003cb\u003ecoaches\u003c\/b\u003e have influenced the game, and how \u003cb\u003etelevision\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ebusiness\u003c\/b\u003e have made soccer a huge industry. The book also talks about soccer's role in society, including its power to bring people together and its struggles with problems like \u003cb\u003eracism\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ehooliganism\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead about the history of \u003cb\u003ewomen's soccer\u003c\/b\u003e, from early challenges to the rise of professional leagues. Discover how new \u003cb\u003etechnologies\u003c\/b\u003e like \u003cb\u003eVAR\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003egoal-line technology\u003c\/b\u003e are changing the game. Finally, think about the future of soccer, from new markets to possible rule changes. \"A Brief History of Soccer\" is a great read for anyone who loves soccer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45558970155159,"sku":"9798329357486","price":1193.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798329357486.webp?v=1768594842","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-soccer-from-ancient-ball-games-to-global-phenomenon-the-evolution-of-football-9798329357486","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}