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The history of football begins from Egypt. In Egypt, football was played by ball like round object by kicking it in opposite direction. It was played in China by the name of 'Tsuchu' during 300 B.C. to 500 A.D. The meaning of the word 'Tsuchu' is 'kicking the ball'. This game was very popular in Chinese soldiers. In Egypt, football was known as 'Harpaston'. In second century, when Roman people got victory over Egyptians, it also became very popular in Rome. Romans took it over England when they conquered England, It also became famous in England as well as in neigbouring countries. This game was developed in England that is why the credit of the beginning of modern football goes to England. Football became very popular in England in 12th century. In those days 'Great Football Day' used to be celebrated there on every Tuesday. On this day, all the business concerns in England used to be closed. In those days, a team consisted of approximately 100 players. In 1934, Edward II put a ban on football due to some reasons. The first club of football named 'Shefield Football Club' was established in England on October 27, 1857. After that London Football Association was formed in London in 1863. 'Rugby Football Union' was established in 1 871.

The first competition of football was also held in 1 871. After that the first international level match was played between England and Scotland on 1st November, 1 872. The first football organisation outside England was formed in Scotland in 1873. Later on, two organisations were formed in Wales and Ireland in 1876 and 1879 respectively. With the passage of time, some rules were formed such as the restriction was laid on touching the ball with hands in 1864. The rules related to goal kick and corner kick were framed in 1 874. First time, the goal post was made in 1875. The whistle was used first time in the game by the referee in 1878. The prevailing functions of lineman and referee were started in 1 891. The net in the goal post was used in 1892. The off-side rule was changed in 1925.

According to this rule, two defensive players instead of three players were compulsory between the goal and an attacking player. The uniform of different colour was made compulsory for goalkeeper in 1909. FIFA (Federation of International Football Association) was constituted to organise the international level football matches on May 21, 1904. England got the membership of FIFA in 1906. The organisation called 'UEFA' was constituted in Europe. Other federations of football like African, American and Asian were constituted in 1956, 1961 and 1964 respectively. Football was included in Olympic Games in 1908.

The first World Cup Football (women) was held in 1991 in which America was declared the winner. In India, football is controlled by Indian Football Association. India participated first time in Olympic Games in 1948 and was defeated by France in the first round. At present, India is on 126th position in football at world level.