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By: Tauqeer Ul Hassan Soccer is the world’s most famous sport and is mainly thought to be invented by British. The game in fact has been played in different styles throughout civilized history. The early Japanese played a game similar to soccer and was also similar to the American style football back in 1000 BC. There is not too much information available about this game except that the ball was round and large being kicked between two teams playing in a small field. A game was developed in China known as ˜cuju it had a ball that was filled with feathers and hair and was kicked between two teams required to get the ball through a small ring. Cuju was continuously played for nearly 2000 years and it died in 1600s. The Chinese version of the game was famous in Korea and Japan. Many historians suggest that soccer during the renaissance period may have been influenced by Asian games. The Romans also played a type of football that was more exactly described as a cross between rugby and soccer but it had a lot of brutality. In Europe, air filled bags were known probably before since 100 BC as they were a type of ball used in Roman game called ˜follis”. This was very much similar to modern rugby than soccer. During the middle ages in Europe, a type of soccer was banned in England many times for being public annoyance and dangerous. It was closely linked to a Roman game called harpastum known as mob football. Soccer hooliganism is globally dealt with in the modern game, it was also felt in England back in 1300s and 1600s. The game was banned many times because of the unruly behavior of players. Some local Australian tribes used to play a game of football involving the leading player to kick a ball in to the air for other players to catch. Although this is not closely related with modern soccer but it can be seen that ball sports and games were invented by almost every society and they are not Chinese or Greco-Roman invention. The history of modern soccer is definitely in England. The name soccer comes from the word association. The Cambridge rules were written in 1848 allowing some most famous schools of England to compete with each other under common rules. The Football Association partly used these rules in 1863. As professional soccer developed with the formation of leagues, it provided a competitive playing environment which turned soccer into a sport viewed by spectators. Major soccer leagues founded in Brazil, UK, Italy, Germany and other nations encouraged the culture of clubs and international teams around the world. It is so popular that the World Cup is watched live on TV by millions of people around the globe. Nowadays, national teams play soccer championships and over the last fifty years, FIFA World Cup has come to dominate as international soccer championship. FIFA World Cup games have achieved great number of crowds and also television viewing numbers were in billions over the duration of the competition. The first FIFA Club World Cup was held in 2000 and this event is gaining fame and promoting soccer throughout the world. Corinthians of Brazil won the first FIFA Club World Cup.
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Softball Team Bag: Points to Consider When Purchasing One
January 17, 2011 - Posted by Bags For Sports in Latest Updates
A softball team bag definitely reflects a positive and professional image for any squad, youth to senior players! A softball team bag serves the main purpose of carrying player equipment including shin guards, helmets, gloves and other personal items. Equipment bags come in various shapes and sizes, for various age groups and levels of play from youth to adult. It is extremely important that you choose a softball team bag that is of good quality and which will last many seasons. The material should be very durable and have reinforced stitching to avoid tearing. The best materials tend to be stain and tear resistant, for easy maintenance. A nylon bag is highly water resistant and is recommended if the bag will be brought to the playing field. So, when you go to buy your equipment bag, consider these factors: cost, style, carrying comfort, and durability. It should complement the players by proudly displaying the team logo and player number. It should be comfortable to carry either by hand straps or over the shoulder. The bag should be large enough too comfortable carry all the players equipment including player shoes. A common problem with softball team equipment bags are zippers that fail. Be sure that the zippers installed on your bags are 2 way metal to reduce zipper problems. Order your softball team bag custom made in your team colors — with your logo on both sides of the bag and player numbers on both ends of the bag and watch team moral increase Be sure to visit http:BagsforSports.com to view a wide selection of available equipment bags. |
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