『In 1863 the Football Association was established in England, an

『In 1863 the Football Association was established in England, and the rules of the game have remained essentially the same ever since. Their relative simplicity, and need for little equipment ensured that it became very popular.』The power of the British Empire meant that it became played in every corner of the world, as sailors and soldiers would teach and then play local teams in every port they visited.
【正确答案】：1863年，国际足协在英格兰建立，从此足球的比赛规则沿用至今。足球运动简单易行，而且不需要多少设施，因而使这项运动迅速风靡。