History of Football, FIFA and the Soccer World Cup with Dr Tony Collins

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast,  we welcome back returning guest Professor Tony Collins, is a renowned historian and Emeritus Professor, widely regarded as a leading authority in the field of sports history. Over the course of a distinguished career spanning several decades, he has authored more than a dozen books and is a four-time recipient of the prestigious Aberdare Prize. His expertise has also been featured in major media outlets, including BBC Radio 4’s Sport.Previous EpisodesEpisode 61 – exploring the history of ball sports.Episode 70 – discussing the history and evolution of the concussion crisis in sport.Episode 99 – examining the history behind the famous Ashes rivalry between Australia and England.With the World Cup now upon us, today's conversation turns to the fascinating history of soccer and the rise of its governing body, FIFA, tracing the sport's evolution from its early origins to becoming the world's most popular game.01:00 - What where First Iteration of Football03:40 – How Soccer Took Over Rugby in England08:05 – Way Soccer Become Global Over Other Sports12:00 – Is English Football Responsible for Preserving Footballs Culture19:20 – Hooliganism and Football 24:25 – History of FIFA 32:12 – How Soccer is as Strong at Club and National Level vs Other Sports34:10 – Origins of the Soccer World Cup41:15 – Favourite Football World Cup Moments  Tony Collins:x/twitter: @collinstonyhttp://www.tonycollins.org Rugby Reload Podcast: http://www.rugbyreloaded.com Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weekly Social media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]