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Many countries and cultures have historically played games similar to modern football, including Greece, China, Japan, Rome, Britain, many parts of Africa, and the Americas. Modern association football rules appear to have originated in England, starting as an effort to standardize the game played in schools.
Gridiron football (not futbol or soccer) was actually born in Canada by British soldiers against civilians in a game in Toronto on November 9, 1861. It has been modified since then and includes Canadian and American football.
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CoachSports that involve kicking a ball have been played all over the world for centuries, but it was in England that a game that so much as resembled football was played. The English Football Association then devised the rules of Association Football so, despite what that %*$&€!# Sepp Blatter says, football was invented in England.
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What is the first country to play soccer?
England was the first country to play soccer(football) because the sport was created there.
Who were the very first people to play football?
the English were
How many people play soccer in France?
In France, soccer is known as football. Not many people play the American version of football in France. It is impossible to know exactly how many people play football in a given country.
Did lora hinton play football at lsu?
Yes. Lora Hinton was the first black player to recieve a scholarship and play football at LSU.
Why don't India play football?
it isent a main sport inn thre country
