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First Set of Rules
A standardized set of rules for the sport was created by Eton College and adopted by all English schools. It was called the Cambridge Rules and was the first basic guidelines for football. http://www.topendsports.com/sport/soccer/history.htm -
First FA Cup
Eleven schools in England cam together and formed the FA (Football Association). In 1971, England had their first FA Cup. It was the birth of modern football, a public competition between different clubs. http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/soccerhistory.html -
Laws of the Games
The International Football Association Board was established and set the official rules for football that is still used today. http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/soccerhistory.html -
International Match
First ever football match played outside of Great Britain was between USA and Canada. It shows how football was spreading and developing all over the world. http://www.topendsports.com/sport/soccer/history.htm -
Penalty Kick
The first penalty kick was introduced. Today, penalties are a large part of football games. http://www.topendsports.com/sport/soccer/history.htm -
Olympics
First time football is featured in the Olympics, an international sport event. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_at_the_Summer_Olympics -
FIFA
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was establsihed. Today, it is what connects all fans and players of football all over the world. http://www.topendsports.com/sport/soccer/history.htm -
League
The first Football League started out in England with 12 teams. As it grew, so did football's popularity. http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/soccerhistory.html -
World Cup
First ever FIFA World Cup in Estadio Centenario, Montevideo. The World Cup has been the biggest soccer competition since. http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/who-we-are/history/first-fifa-world-cup.html -
Pele
Not only is he the "king of soccer", but Pele also helped promote soccer in the United Staes.He has inspired youth worldwide with his passion for soccer.
