Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Who has never heard of soccer? Almost everyone who lives in this century has seen or heard of this sport where two teams of 11 players each compete to put the ball in the opponent's goal. But where did this popular game come from and why has it become so popular over the last two centuries?

footballhistory.org

britannica.com/sports/ollama

britannica.com/sports/tlachtli#ref895198