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The History of Football: From Ancient Ball Games to the World’s Favorite Sport

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  Explore the complete history of football, from ancient origins like Cuju to the rise of FIFA and the modern World Cup. Learn how football became the world’s most popular sport. Introduction Football, also called soccer in some countries, is the most popular sport in the world today. With more than 4 billion fans , it is not just a game but a culture that unites nations. To understand why football is loved worldwide, we must look back at the history of football , which began thousands of years ago and evolved into the organized sport we watch today. Ancient Origins of Football The origin of football can be traced back over 2,000 years . Early forms of the game were played in different civilizations: China: During the Han Dynasty, a game called Cuju was played, which involved kicking a leather ball through a net. This is recognized as the earliest form of football . Ancient Chinese painting showing people playing Cuju, the earliest form of football. Greece and ...

The History of Boxing: From Ancient Combat to Modern Rings

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  Discover the complete history of boxing, from its origins in ancient civilizations to the modern sport of champions. Learn how boxing evolved through the ages with rules, legends, and global impact. Introduction Boxing, often called the sweet science , is one of the oldest sports in human history. With a journey that spans thousands of years, boxing has evolved from brutal ancient contests to a modern global sport with millions of fans. This blog explores the history of boxing , highlighting its origins, evolution, and golden eras. Ancient Origins of Boxing The earliest evidence of boxing dates back over 3,000 years in Mesopotamia and Egypt , where carvings depict fighters with clenched fists. In Ancient Greece , boxing was included in the Olympic Games in 688 BC . Fighters wrapped their hands with leather straps, known as himantes , for protection. Unlike modern boxing, matches had no time limits and continued until one fighter could no longer stand. The Romans later t...

Boxing Terence Crawford stuns Canelo Alvarez with masterclass to make history and snatch rival’s undisputed title

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Boxing Terence Crawford stuns Canelo Alvarez with masterclass to make history and snatch rival’s undisputed titles George Glinski , Senior Boxing & MMA reporter Published : 6:50,  14 Sep 2025 Updated : 9:30,  14 Sep 2025 Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Terence Crawford overcame the odds to beat Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night. The Omaha puncher put on a boxing clinic  in front of a record 70,482 fans at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium  to snatch the undisputed super middleweight crown from  Canelo . 4 Crawford put on a masterclass Credit: Getty Moving up two weight classes, several detractors insisted 'Bud' was too small to dethrone his much bigger foe, but the boxing icon proved them wrong with a punch perfect display. In doing so, he becomes the  first male three-weight undisputed champion of the four-belt era , after reigning supreme over the super lightweight and welterweight divisions...