Why FIFA Had to Ban 'Stabbing

with the World cup here... lets explore the times Before FIFA, before yellow cards, and before VAR – football had one rule: Don’t Die. ⚽️💀 In this video, we’re diving into 150 years of weird football history to see how a medieval street brawl turned into the world’s most popular sport. From "legal stabbing" and shin-kicking tantrums to the invention of yellow cards (inspired by traffic lights!), we’re ranking every major FIFA rule change from 1 to 10. In this video, you’ll discover: Why the first offside rule was designed to stop "goal hanging" sandwiches. The goalkeeper who read a newspaper for 6 minutes during a match. The real reason corner flags can’t be used as golf clubs. Why VAR is the most hated "correct" thing in football history. Are these rules saving football or making it objectively worse? Watch until the end for my final ratings and let me know your thoughts on VAR in the comments! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more weird history and deep dives into the world's strangest stories! #FootballHistory #FIFA #FootballRules #VAR #SoccerHistory #WeirdHistory #SportsDocumentary #OffsideRule #YellowCard #worldcup #worldcup2026