足球,又稱Football(英國用語)或Soccer(美國用語),是一種主要用腳操作球的運動。
Soccer, primarily played with feet, is a sport where two teams compete on a rectangular field, aiming to control and dominate the ball by following specific rules.
這項運動因其激烈的對抗性、多變的戰(zhàn)術以及大規(guī)模的參與人數(shù)而被譽為“世界第一運動”。
It's known as the "world's first sport" due to its intense competitiveness, variable tactics, and extensive participation.
現(xiàn)代足球的起源可追溯至英國。
The origin of modern soccer can be traced back to England.
然而,它的前身“蹴鞠”最早出現(xiàn)在中國古代山東臨淄(今天的淄博市)。
However, its precursor, "Cuju," originated in ancient Shandong Linzi (today's Zibo city) in China.
經(jīng)阿拉伯人傳播,這項運動由中國傳至歐洲,并逐漸演變成今天的足球。
Spread by Arabs, the sport traveled from China to Europe and gradually evolved into today's soccer.
1848年,《劍橋規(guī)則》標志著足球運動歷史上第一部文字規(guī)則的誕生。
In 1848, the "Cambridge Rules" marked the birth of the first written rules in the history of soccer.
1863年10月26日,英格蘭成立了世界上第一所足球協(xié)會,并統(tǒng)一了足球運動的競賽規(guī)則。
On October 26, 1863, England established the world's first football association, unifying the rules of the game.
1872年,英格蘭和蘇格蘭之間舉行了第一場正式的國際比賽。
In 1872, the first official international match was held between England and Scotland.
而足球在1900年被列入夏季奧林匹克運動會正式項目。
Football was included as an official event in the 1900 Summer Olympics.
在全球,足球普遍被稱為“Football”,但在美國和少數(shù)其他國家被稱為“Soccer”。
Globally, the sport is commonly referred to as "Football," but in the United States and a few other countries, it's called "Soccer."
而在美國和加拿大,“Football”通常指的是“美式橄欖球”。
In the United States and Canada, "Football" typically refers to "American Football."
足球的最高管理機構是國際足球聯(lián)合會,成立于1904年,總部位于瑞士蘇黎世。
The highest governing body of soccer is the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), established in 1904 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
中國的最高足球管理機構是1955年1月3日在北京成立的中國足球協(xié)會。
In China, the top football governing body is the Chinese Football Association, established on January 3, 1955, in Beijing.
以上歷史揭示了足球從古代到現(xiàn)代的演變,它不僅是一項運動,更是跨越文化和國界的全球現(xiàn)象。
This history unveils the evolution of soccer from ancient times to the modern era, illustrating that it is not just a sport but a global phenomenon that transcends cultures and national boundaries.