No Ref, No Rules, No Problem: The Crazy Origins of FootballWhere the beautiful game began in blood, chaos, and pure madness.Before billion-dollar contracts, screaming fans, and instant replays, football was a wild, rule-less free-for-all played in muddy streets, open fields, and anywhere a ball-or something like it-could be kicked. This isn't the football you see today. This is the untamed, outrageous, and hilariously brutal history of how football came to be.In No Ref, No Rules, No Problem, you'll journey through centuries of chaos to uncover: The violent roots of "mob football," where entire villages fought over a pig's bladder.Ancient Chinese military ball games that kicked off long before Messi or Pelé.The shocking match that sparked an international war.Bizarre rule disputes that split the game into football, rugby, and American football.Outrageous moments that are too wild to be fiction-but too real to ignore.Packed with jaw-dropping facts, unbelievable stories, and laugh-out-loud moments, this book is a celebration of the world's most beloved sport in its most unrefined form. Perfect for football fans, history buffs, and anyone who loves a good story, No Ref, No Rules, No Problem is your ticket to the weird and wonderful birth of football.Forget what you think you know about the game.This is where it really began.