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2500 BCE
Where and When?
Soccer is believed to have first started out more 2500 B.C and most credit is given to Ancient China that played a game originally called "Tsu Chu" no hands were allowed and involved kicking a leather ball stuffed with fur into a small hole. Other countries such as Greece, Rome and parts of central America also say to have started the sport, however is not known where and when was this sport invented . https://youtu.be/kOXvTk-PVxc This link shows how people in china used to play -
Development of the Soccer ball
The first rubber soccer ball was made by Charles Goodyear in 1855. 1862 H.J. Lindon developed one of the first inflatable rubber bladders for balls. The balls with the rubber bladders ensured that the ball remained hard and oval. -
The First and Oldest
Football's oldest club is Sheffield FC, founded on October 24th 1857.The influence of this club in the creation of the modern game cannot be understated. Sheffield created a genuine football culture in the wider local area and how football could provide an identity to more than just the players on the field. -
Rules and Split ups
October 26 of 1863 the Football Association was formed when 11 London schools and clubs came together at the Freemason's Tavern to make a single set of rules to administer any football match that were to be played. On December 8 1863 Association Football and Rugby Football split into 2 different organizations. The first ever soccer match was played on Barnes common at Mortlake, London 19th December 1863 between Barnes Football Club and Richmond Football Club. The game ended 0-0 draw. -
International Match
The 1st international game was on Nov 30,1872 between Scotland and England, which is therefore the oldest international fixture in world football. Played in Glasgow Scotland, finished with a 0-0 draw. -
Disaster Strikes Scotland v. England
The Ibrox Disaster, 5th April 1902, Scotland hosting England with title at stake. The West Tribune Stand was a squeeze that Robert Sheils says supporters had space of 16 in by 14 in. Half hour into the game April afternoon Joints underneath the stands gave way and the wooden boarding fell through, horrifically 100's of fans fell 40ft the ground below. The Scotsman claimed 18 people died with 200 others injured. However, these numbers were later total at 25 deaths and 500+ injuries of severity. -
FIFA founded and importance
21 May 1904, Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded in Paris. FIFA has been integral to growth and globalization of soccer.. FIFA's founding was a way of formalizing the work of the FA. Followed by the 1st international football match, between Scotland & England in 1872. France, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland whilst Germany joined from afar by telegram founded FIFA. Robert Guérin, a French journalist, elected as 1st president. -
FIRST WORLD CUP 1930
The 1st World cup July 13,1930 hosted by Uruguay. May 28,1928 FIFA Congress in Amsterdam decided to create a world championship. Thirteen teams were invited, seven from South America, four from Europe and two from North America. The first player to score was Lucien Laurent from France against Mexico (Mejico) Uruguay was the host and winner of the first world cup.The first world cup name was Jules Rimet Trophy. Unfortunately, this trophy was stolen and never recovered https://youtu.be/rZ7mDThmfGA -
Pele
Pele changed the way soccer was played. He brought joy and skill to the sport unlike anything ever seen before. He even helped popularize the sport in America, the nation most actively hostile to the sport. -
Viktor Maslov
He is attributed the invention of the most famous formation of 4-4-2 used by many teams. The playing system included factors of collective strategy and players working over a big part of the field. THE PIONEER OF THE 4-4-2 formation. -
Adidas
Since 1970, Adidas became a FIFA partner and official sponsor to the World Cup, it has grown into a worldwide soccer-apparel company. Sponsoring many teams such as Germany, Argentina, Russia, Mexico, Japan. They also sponsors football teams such as Real Madrid, AC Milan, and FC Bayern Munich -
Coca Cola Company
The Coca Cola Company has been the world sponsor of Olympic games for more than 90 years and is expected to be one of the main sponsors of Tokyo Olympics 2022. Wide range of sponsorship to other international events such as the FIFA World Cup. Formal association since 1974. Official sponsorship of FIFA World Cup that began in 1978. Coca-Cola has had stadium advertising at every FIFA World Cup since 1950. -
Nights of Horror
11th May 1985, Bradford hosted Lincoln City. Bradford were to be presented with 3rd Division trophy. A fan tried to stub out his cigarette, which fell through a hole to the ground and the fire began. Fans rushed for fire extinguishers but unable to find any the fire brigade were called. Half-time was called as fans raced onto the pitch. 56 individuals lost their lives 265 others also suffered degree of injuries in event that stunned the footballing world. The Heysel Disaster was also a shame. -
McDonald's
McDonald's has been a sponsor and official partner of the World Cup since 1994 in the U.S. Promotions and in-store activation reaching Hispanic consumers and soccer fans -
Hyundai motor
Hyundai Motor signed an agreement to sponsor FIFA in 1999, and has been the official automotive partner of every FIFA World Cup since 2002. In 2010, The company extended its sponsorship agreement with FIFA to cover the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. -
Qatar airways
Official sponsor of FIFA since 2017 until 2022 Events sponsored by Qatar Airways include FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, 2018 World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. -
Revenue and Viewership
According to latest 2018 financial report, mainly based on the strength of the World Cup events, FIFA generated more than $4.6 billion in revenue. Europe is the most prominent soccer market in the world. In the 2018/19 soccer season, professional soccer in Europe had an estimated market size of 28.9 billion U.S. dollars.
3.572 billion viewers – more than half of the global population tuned in to world football's ultimate competition, according to audience data of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. -
target marketing
Soccer was most popular among 16 to 24 years old, adults between 25 and 34 years old, . American adults between 55 and 69 years old were the least interested.
