Football - the beginning

What started in the 18th century as a simple game, almost banned by the authorities because of the violence that this so called sport has encouraged, ended being our days more like a religion and surely the most popular sport activity in the world.

It is hard to say when and why this sport has become so popular amongst masses, but surely there are some reasons for this:- lots of players involved in this game, meaning that a lot of people could participate by playing it;
- simple rules, especially in the beginning of this game: kick the ball and score a goal!
- the violent part of this game attracted men because of the possibility of relaxing and let go of his wild spirit;The English have been the first ones to recognize this sport officially so they really are the parents of this magnificent sport. However they were catched from behind by other nations and there was no wonder that at first World Championship, in 1930,the crown was lifted by the host team: Uruguay, in front of more than 93.000 people.
Since then till today, excepting the period of the second World War, at every 4 years a world championship is help and the best teams for all around the world meet and fight for the most wanted trophy: Jules Rimet cup.