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The English Football Association created the first widely accepted official rules of the game in 1863, dubbing the game association football. These rules were known as the "Laws of the Game."

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Where was football soccer invented at?

Association Football (aka Soccer) was invented in England.


In what year did pro football start?

The National Football League, at the time called the American Professional Football Association, was founded in 1920.


Why was world football invented?

Soccer originated in China for a recreational game or a pastime.AnswerThe rules of Soccer (Association football) were written by a man called Ebenezer C. Morley in 1863. Morley was the first secretary of the 'Football Association' in England who were attempting to standardise the many forms of football being played at the time. Morley based his 'Laws of the game' on ' Cambridge rules' football first drafted at Cambridge University in 1848. Ultimately they failed to standardise football because some of the Football Association founder members could not agree on the rules. They decided to develop Rugby school football instead and in 1871 delivered Rugby Union Football.Any form of football played before this was not called soccer. The word soccer is a phonetic abbreviation of the word 'Association' coined by English public school students who took the 'soc' from 'Association' and put an 'er' on the end. That is why prior to 1863 the word soccer did not exist. It is probably worth noting the same students called Rugby football 'Rugger' but this word fell out of use.


What does FIFA mean in world cup?

Fédération Internationale de Football Association ( International Federation of Association Football)


Why does the term 'Association Football' Not appear in the description of the Category 'Football - Soccer'?

It does appear in the description, ..the game is sometimes known as 'Association Football' to distinguish it from other football games like..

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Where was football soccer invented at?

Association Football (aka Soccer) was invented in England.


Why is football governed by FIFA when football was invented in England?

The Football Association founded in 1863 was only ever set up to govern Association football in England. FIFA founded 1904 was set up as a single regulatory body for all countries after association football gained international popularity.


What football association is big in Scotland?

The Scottish Junior Football Association is the biggest football association in Scotland. The football association was founded in 1886 and still exists this very day.


What is FIFA soccer?

is a series of association football games Federation International Football Association FIFA is the international football association


When was British Football Association created?

British Football Association was created in 1884.


What do the letters FIFA mean?

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for Federation international of Football Association )


What did FIFA stand for?

Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) - it means the federation of football


What does soccer mean?

'Soccer' comes from the word 'association'. The 'Football Association' was formed in England to administer the Sport. It was an association of Football clubs. The game they administered became known as 'Association Football' to differentiate it from 'Rugby Football' which was also invented in the 19th Century. 'Soc' is a common diminutive of Society or Association, and so the game became known as 'Soccer'. There is now a myth in England, that only Americans have ever called it 'Soccer', whereas the British call it 'Football' and always have. This myth is not true. As recently as 30 years ago, everyone in Britain called it Soccer. Only our mothers ever called it 'Football', and we ridiculed them for it!!! 'Soccer' was the name adopted by the US when 'Soccer' (as it then was known) was first marketed earnestly in the States. Possibly BECAUSE the Yanks started calling it 'Soccer', the perverse British started calling it 'Football', and now bare-facedly lie that they have NEVER called it 'Soccer'. i think it has somethin to do with scoring or the roman gods


What is Association football known as?

Association football is known as soccer to the United States. To many countries, other than the United States, Association football is known as football.


In what year did pro football start?

The National Football League, at the time called the American Professional Football Association, was founded in 1920.


When did College Football Association end?

College Football Association ended in 1997.


When was College Football Association created?

College Football Association was created in 1984.