Football inventors: The true origins of soccer

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By Chris Magee

Published 25 minutes ago

Football's origins can be traced back thousands of years into history. But who specifically invented it?

Soccer has been a key part of human life for over 150 years, becoming the most popular sport globally and deeply intertwined with cultures worldwide.
The sport is accessible to all and can be played anywhere with minimal equipment, making it widely loved and enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
Ebenezer Morley played a crucial role in creating the Football Association and establishing the sport with standardised rules, while Alexander Hutton and Charles Miller introduced football to Argentina and Brazil respectively, shaping the footballing nations they are today.