The Entire History Of Football

Summary

This script traces the evolution of football from its ancient Chinese origins to the modern sport dominated by global superstars. It highlights key moments, including the formation of the English Football Association in 1863, the birth of FIFA in 1904, and the impact of World Wars. The narrative focuses on iconic players like Pelé, Maradona, George Best, and the rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo. It also touches on significant changes in football governance, the influence of money, and the emergence of new talents, ensuring the sport's legacy continues to thrive.

Takeaways

• 🏈 The origins of football trace back to China around 2,000 years ago with a game called cuju, involving kicking a ball made of leather, feathers, and hair between bamboo cones.
• 📜 The modern rules of football were established in 1863 with the formation of the English Football Association, which introduced rules like banning hand carrying and violent play.
• 🌍 The spread of football globally was significantly influenced by the British Empire and the establishment of FIFA in 1904, leading to the creation of major clubs and leagues.
• 🏆 The first World Cup took place in 1930, marking football as a global phenomenon, despite the sport's temporary decline during World War II.
• 🌟 The rise of football superstars like Pelé, who became the youngest World Cup winner at 17, transformed the sport, blending athletic prowess with cultural impact.
• 🏟️ The 1950s saw the emergence of European football dominance with the creation of the European Cup and the rise of Real Madrid as a powerhouse.
• 🔝 The 1960s were pivotal with the advent of Total Football in the Netherlands and the rockstar lifestyles of stars like George Best and the skill of players like Pelé.
• 🇮🇹 The 1980s marked a rise in Italian football, highlighted by Diego Maradona's arrival at Napoli, turning the club into a league champion and himself into a global icon.
• 💰 The 1990s brought significant changes to football, including financial investments, rule modifications, and the rebranding of the European Cup into the Champions League.
• 🌐 The 2000s saw the rise of 'Galácticos' in Real Madrid and the dominance of the Premier League, with financial backing shifting the power dynamics in football.
• 🔄 The last two decades have been defined by the rivalry and achievements of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with both players setting records and winning numerous Ballon d'Or awards.
• 🚀 The recent years have seen a shift in football with the introduction of VAR, the rise of new stars like Kylian Mbappé, and the financial influence of oil-rich clubs outside of traditional European powers.

Q & A

What is the origin of football according to the script?

The script suggests that football originated in China about 2,000 years ago, where villagers made a ball out of leather, feathers, and hair and played a game called cuju using bamboo cones.

When was the English Football Association formed and what

Outlines

00:00

🏉 Origins and Evolution of Football

This paragraph traces the origins of football back to China around 2,000 years ago with the game 'cujus'. It then leaps forward to the formation of the English Football Association in 1863, which established the modern rules of the game. The British Empire's influence helped spread football globally. The narrative continues with the birth of FIFA in 1904, the emergence of football clubs, and the first World Cup in 1930. The paragraph also touches on the impact of World War II on football and the rise of the first football superstar, Pélè, who played a pivotal role in Brazil's success.

05:02

🌟 The Rise of Football Superstars and European Dominance

The second paragraph focuses on the rise of football superstars and the dominance of European football. It discusses the creation of the European Cup and the formation of 'super teams' like Real Madrid with iconic players. The paragraph also highlights the impact of players like George Best and Johan Cruyff, who revolutionized football with their dynamic play and total football philosophy. The narrative moves through the 1980s, with the rise of Italian football and the significant arrival of Diego Maradona at Napoli, transforming the club and the sport with his extraordinary talent and controversial moments.

10:02

🏆 The Era of Galacticos and Football's Commercial Shift

This paragraph delves into the commercialization and star-studded era of football in the 2000s. It discusses the formation of Real Madrid's 'Galácticos' with high-profile signings and the impact of oil money in football, exemplified by Chelsea's acquisition by Roman Abramovich. The narrative highlights the managerial prowess of José Mourinho and the rise of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who dominated the sport with their incredible goal-scoring records and numerous accolades, including multiple Ballon d'Or awards.

15:03

🌍 Global Football and the New Era of Superstars

The final paragraph brings the story of football up to the present day, discussing the global impact of the sport and the emergence of new footballing superstars. It touches on the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, the World Cup triumphs of various nations, and the financial power of leagues like the Premier League. The paragraph also highlights the managerial moves of top coaches to the Premier League and the rise of young talents like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland,预示着 football's future remains in capable hands as established stars like Messi and Ronaldo move to new leagues and the next generation of players takes center stage.

Keywords

💡Cuju

Cuju is an ancient Chinese ball game that is considered one of the earliest forms of football. The term is used in the script to illustrate the origins of football, dating back about 2,000 years ago. It demonstrates the historical depth of the sport and how it evolved from simple beginnings to the complex game we know today.

💡English Football Association

The English Football Association (FA) is the governing body of football in England and was the first of its kind when it was formed in 1863. The script mentions the FA as the birthplace of modern football, emphasizing its role in establishing the first standardized set of rules that shaped the sport as we know it.

💡FIFA

FIFA, or the International Federation of Association Football, is the international governing body of football. The script refers to FIFA's establishment in 1904, highlighting its importance in organizing international football competitions, including the World Cup, and its role in the globalization of the sport.

💡Total Football

Total Football, or 'Totaalvoetbal' in Dutch, is a football strategy that emphasizes fluidity and flexibility in player positions. The script mentions this concept in the context of Dutch player Johan Cruyff and his impact on football, showing how it revolutionized the sport by making it more dynamic and engaging for both players and spectators.

💡European Cup

The European Cup, now known as the UEFA Champions League, is an annual club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). The script refers to the creation of the European Cup to illustrate the rise of club football in Europe and the formation of competitive leagues that have become integral to the sport's landscape.

💡Galácticos

The term 'Galácticos' refers to the high-profile, star players that Real Madrid assembled in the early 2000s, such as Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, and David Beckham. The script uses this term to describe a shift in football's focus towards commercial power and the star-studded lineups that drew global attention.

💡Premier League

The Premier League is the top level of the English football league system and one of the most popular sports leagues worldwide. The script discusses the transformation of the English league into the Premier League in the 1990s, noting its impact on generating revenue and attracting top talent, which has contributed to its status as a leading football league.

💡Ballon d'Or

The Ballon d'Or is an annual football award presented by France Football, which recognizes the best male footballer in the world. The script mentions the Ballon d'Or to highlight the achievements of players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, symbolizing their status as football icons and the intense rivalry between them.

💡Video Assistant Referee (VAR)

VAR is a system used in football to review decisions made by the head referee with the use of video footage and a headset for communication. The script discusses the introduction of VAR in 2018, indicating its role in improving the accuracy of decisions in football, although it also notes the ongoing debate about its effectiveness.

💡La Liga

La Liga, or Primera División, is the men's top professional football division of the Spanish football league system. The script refers to La Liga dominance in the late 2000s and early 2010s, particularly focusing on the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, and the impact of star players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the league's success.

💡MSN

MSN refers to the attacking trio of footballers Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Luis Suárez who played for FC Barcelona. The script mentions MSN to describe one of the most iconic and prolific attacking lines in football history, emphasizing their contribution to Barcelona's success and the high-scoring nature of their play.

Highlights

Football originated in China about 2,000 years ago as a game called cuju, played with a leather ball and bamboo cones.

The English Football Association was formed in 1863, establishing the first set of modern football rules including the offside rule.

FIFA was established in 1904, marking the beginning of organized international football competition.

Pelé became the youngest World Cup player and winner at 17, creating the first football superstar and cultural icon.

The European Cup, now known as the Champions League, was created in the 1950s, solidifying European football's dominance.

George Best and Johan Cruyff rose to fame in the 1960s, with Cruyff introducing 'Total Football' and Best embodying the rockstar lifestyle.

Diego Maradona's arrival at Napoli in 1984 transformed the club and Italian football, despite controversies like the 'Hand of God'.

The 1990s saw significant changes in football with the Premier League's formation, a shift to commercial power, and rule modifications.

Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo Nazario became prominent in the late '90s, with Ronaldo's incredible goal-scoring rate and Zidane's playmaking.

Real Madrid's 'Galácticos' era began in the 2000s, with star signings like Figo, Beckham, Zidane, and Ronaldo.

José Mourinho's success with Porto and Chelsea marked a new era of tactical football and managerial influence.

Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Real Madrid for a world record fee in 2009 signaled the start of La Liga's dominance.

Lionel Messi's rise at Barcelona under Pep Guardiola led to an unprecedented era of success and personal accolades.

The rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo defined a decade, with both players achieving numerous Ballon d'Or awards and Champions League titles.

Zinedine Zidane's managerial career at Real Madrid resulted in three consecutive Champions League titles, a historic feat.

The introduction of VAR in 2018 marked a controversial shift in football technology, with mixed reception.

The new generation of football stars like Kylian Mbappé, Phil Foden, and Ansu Fati are poised to lead football into a new era.

Transcripts

how did football go from looking like

this to

this

then you see like most things nowadays

football was made in China it all

started about 2,000 years ago when some

Chinese villagers got bored and made a

ball out of leather feathers and hair

and boom the first football was made the

game was simple back then none of that

offside and red card nonsense just a

couple of guys kicking a ball between

bamboo cones in the streets of China and

it was called cuju this kuju was played

during through Medieval Times in Europe

but roll on a couple thousand years to

1863 and modern football was born on

October 26th 1863 the English Football

Association was formed and the original

football rule book was written they

prevented players from carrying the ball

with their hands banned violent play and

even introduced the offside rule or some

weird version of it with this new

standard set of rules and the British

Empire taking over the world the game

started to spread like

wildfire on May 21st 1904 FIFA was born

around this time some of the biggest

football clubs we know today were

created as leagues started to form and

clubs started to play against each other

but in 1930 football would change

forever the first ever World Cup was

played football became a global

phenomenon but not for long because

football was about to enter its Dark

Ages in 1939 some Austrian man with a

mustache wanted to conquer the world and

kicked off some War you might have heard

of football was shut down all

competitions were cancelled most players

were drafted into the military and

football was at its lowest point in

decades but in 1955 one player would

make his debut for Brazil and change the

game Forever at 15 years old P made his

debut for Santos and just two years

later became the youngest player ever to

play in a World Cup 17 years of age and

Pelle tore it up two goals in the final

and Pelle became the youngest World Cup

winner a record that he still holds

today this world cup birthed the first

football Superstar a player who was not

only a football player but a cultural

icon Pelle picked up another two World

Cups for Brazil and a few goals along

the way even though most of these goals

were in friendlies that doesn't stop him

from flexing them on the grab but at the

same time that Pelle was cooking up a

Brazilian Legacy Europe was about to

cement itself as the home of football

with the creation of the European Cup 16

teams from across Europe came together

to fight for the trophy Real Madrid won

the first edition of the cup and the

second and a couple more in a row after

that they had what was considered to be

the first ever super team with football

icons like Alfredo D Stefano fence pkos

and Raymond compa who cemented Real

Madrid as a European Powerhouse in the

years that followed football became

known for its Superstars players that

transcended the sport like Bobby

Charlton and Uso but in 1966 two

football players were about to rise to

the top of the world and Chang the

landscape of football in very different

ways picture it

1966 England had just won the World Cup

red cards weren't even a part of the

game yet and two stars had just made

their debuts for Man United and ax

George best and Yohan C they both had

more Talent than you could even imagine

and both dazzled fans on the pitch C was

part of an aox team that revolutionized

the style of football played around

Europe he was at the center of the new

Total Football philosophy this wasn't

the direct long ball into the box

football that was known at the time they

played sexy football Dynamic positions

OneTouch passes High pressing which made

for a better viewing experience for the

fans along with better results on the

pitch but George best on the other hand

was more focused on the Rockstar life

don't get me wrong best was a pure

talent on the pitch I'm talking dribbles

and goals that England had never seen

before but man preferred to score off

the pitch best was a celebrity all the

women wanted him and he wanted all the

women parties booze cars he wanted a lot

and he had the lot he famously said if

you'd given me the choice of going out

and beating four men smashing a goal in

from 30 yards against Liverpool or going

to bed with missor it would have been a

difficult Choice luckily I had both C

and best enjoyed the late 60s and70s at

the top of the game and both retired in

1984 making way for a new football icon

to take

over the 1980s were a great time for

football it marked a significant rise in

televised football and also saw the rise

of a Italian football with a 1982 World

Cup victory for Italy and great success

in the Champions League from AC Milan

Inter Milan and Juventus but the most

notable part of this rise in Italian

football was marked by the arrival of

one player on the 5th of July 1984

Napoli unveiled their new signing to a

stadium full of 75,000 fans this was

none other than Diego maradana the

Argentinian arrived on the shores of

Naples and trans formed the club from a

b-tier Italian side to winning their

first ever league title and their second

he was the Catalyst for napol Golden Era

in a time when Italian football was so

strong although he did have a couple of

controversies along the way most notably

in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal the

goal that broke England's Hearts the

hand of

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God maradana sent England out of the

world cup with a clear cheating moment

that wasn't caught by the referee

maradana went on to lift the trophy for

Argentina cementing himself as one of

the greatest players to ever live in the

early 90s meridana started to slowed

down a career of substance abuse had

finally caught up with him and his

talent could take him no further after

testing positive for drunks maradana was

given a 15-month ban from football and

left Napoli he made a return to football

a couple of years later but history

repeated itself another drug test and

another ban until he eventually retired

in the late '90s

now the '90s were a significant time in

the history of football the offside rule

was changed to the way we know it today

or at least most of us do Sir Alex

Ferguson had just been appointed as

Manchester United manager sparking a

26-year dynasty Yan C took charge as the

manager of Barcelona implementing his

Total Football philosophy the European

Cup was rebranded into the champions

league and most notably the English

league was transformed into the Premier

League this shift to the Premier League

structure saw a focus placed on TV

rights and more focus on generating

Revenue this would be the start of the

big money coming into English football

this decade saw man united rise to

prominence in England capping off the

century with the first treble in English

football Real Madrid and Bar Elona

battled it out in La Liga ending the

decade with five titles to Barca four to

ra the Seria was largely dominated by AC

Milan thanks to iconic Defenders like

Maldini and baressi the players that

would rise to prominence in this decade

are known as the greatest generation of

football players Zinedine zidan made his

move to Juventus in 1996 where he would

quickly become the best playmaker in the

world and over in Brazil there was a

striker with talent that nobody had ever

seen before Ronaldo Nazario would make

the move from cruso to PSV and then to

Barcelona his scoring rate was unheard

of having 200 career goals by the age of

20 he picked up back-to-back Balon doors

in the 96 and 97 seasons and was

undoubtedly the best player in the world

at the time zidon and Ronaldo faced each

other in the world C up final where the

Frenchman came out on top bagging two

goals to take home the trophy Ronaldo

made the move to Inter Milan where he

continued to fire goals in but started

to pick up a couple serious injuries

which became a common problem throughout

the rest of his

career as the century came to a close

and the 2000s came knocking Real Madrid

weren't playing around fantino Perez was

collecting Infinity Stones making a team

full of stars the galacticos Figo

Beckham zidon and Ronaldo signed one

season after another saw Real Madrid

lifted champions league and a couple of

League titles but this meant more than

just trophies this was a blockbuster

lineup that saw football shift Focus

From the power on the pitch to the

commercial power of football but there

was still hope for the clubs without the

galactico budget as Porto had just

appointed a manager who would go on to

do the impossible in 2004 Mourinho would

lead Porto through the Champions League

group stages a round of 16 last minute

winner against man united a quarterfinal

win against Leon and a semifinal win

against deportivo landed the underdog

team in the final a dominant game Saw

Jose Mourinho lift the Champions League

title for the first and only time in the

club's history putting Jose in the

spotlight as the special one at the same

time Chelsea were just bought out by

Russian billionaire Roman ramovic

marking the start of oil money in

football Mourinho jumped on the Chelsea

train making the Premier League a three

team League Chelsea Man United and

Arsenal Mourinho Ferguson and wingar

this was box office entertainment but

man united were about to shift the tides

in their favor when they signed an

18-year-old kid from Portugal that would

become the face of

football Chris IO Ronaldo landed in

Manchester in 2003 he was a raw talent

lots of potential but was ineffective

lots of dribbles and tricks but no end

product Sir Alex Ferguson saw the talent

in the kid and knew that he could turn

him into a superstar with each season

that went by Ronaldo just got better

four League goals in his first season

five in the second then nine 17 and in

the 2007 season he broke the Premier

League goal scoring record begging 31

League goals also lifting the Premier

League the champions league and his

first Balon door one more season with

United saw him lift a third premier

league title in a row before Real Madrid

smashed the transfer world record

dropping 100 million on the Superstar

this transfer was the start of the La

Liga dominance that would last the next

10 years because as he signed for Real

Madrid there was a kid playing in

Barcelona who was making headlines week

after week

Lionel Messi made his debut for

Barcelona in 2004 after graduating from

the academy and just like Ronaldo there

was a season by season buildup but his

talent was undeniable but Messi's career

would explode when Pep Guardiola signed

as the Barcelona manager in 2008 one

year later Barcelona would lift the

tremble beating Ronaldo's man united in

the final where Messi scored 34 League

goals and picked up his first first

Balon door so now the year is 2009 one

Balon door to Messi and one to Ronaldo a

Champions League each two and they were

now playing for the two biggest clubs in

Spain with a rivalry that spanned a

century was about to get

interesting Spanish Football was taking

over the Spanish national team would go

on to win three tournaments backto back

with Legends like Chavi Iniesta Ramos

and Cass yes Pep Guardiola and Messi

would go on to win three champions

leagues in four years only losing one

year out to Jose mourinho's interm Milan

Messi would pick up four Balon doors in

a row leaving Ronaldo for dust that was

it Messi was the greatest player of all

time at just 25 years old he had set

records nobody would ever break like his

91 goals in a year or his four Balon

doors but Real Madrid and Ronaldo would

bounce back in 2013 and 14 winning the

champions league and Ronaldo picking up

back-to-back Balon doors the season that

followed Barcelona formed one of the

most iconic attacks in football MSN

Messi Suarez and Neymar would score 122

goals between them in their first season

together seeing yet another treble go to

Barca and yet another balandor go to

Messi but one man was about to shift the

tides back in Real Madrid's

favor in January 2016 Zinedine zidon was

appointed as manager of Real Madrid this

team would go on to win one champions

league and another and another

completing the three peat this also saw

Ronaldo pick up yet another two Balon

doors leaving messian Ronaldo at a 55

stalemate we also saw Luca Modric

picking up a Balon door in 2018 which

marked the end of a 10year back and

forth between Messi and

Ronaldo now I know that Messi and

Ronaldo were the faces of this era but

there were a few other notable moments

in this period I'm talking a World Cup

Final in 2016 that saw zon on smoke a

panenka penalty and a headbutt in a

dramatic loss to Italy a Brazilian

nightmare in a 71 loss in the 2014 World

Cup to Germany who won the whole

tournament Manchester City and PSG

joined Chelsea as big clubs thanks to

oil M Investments Sir Alex Ferguson

retired marking the end of man United's

golden years and leester city did The

Impossible winning the Premier League as

relegation favorites okay now back to

2018 video assistant referee or V has

been introduced and to be honest isn't

much better than the old system France

lift the world cup with the emergence of

a kid called kilon mbappe and the

Premier League are taking back market

share as they establish abl Lish

themselves as the new best league in the

world the money in the Premier League

was more than any other league could

compete with the top managers were all

off to the Premier League to build super

teams Mourinho klopp and Guardiola all

in one League meant for some quality

football Pep Guardiola coupled with man

City's unlimited resources meant a new

dynasty was forming five Premier Leagues

in six years only losing out in the

pandemic year to Liverpool and the

second travel in English football meant

a new era of dominance signing earling

Holland from Dortmund cemented his

dominance as Holland and mbappe looked

to take the box office spot from Messi

and Ronaldo but Messi wasn't about to

give up that spot just

yet three more Balon doors came Messi's

way as Ronaldo went bouncing from Club

to

club now Messi has moved to the MLS and

Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia many players

have followed in Ronaldo's footsteps as

Saudi has emerged as a financial

Powerhouse in the world of football this

now makes room for the new era of

football to take over I'm talking

Holland Bellingham mbappe venicius with

the looks of these players we can sleep

easy knowing that football is in safe

hands