It wasn't until 1855, when Charles Goodyear patented vulcanized rubber, that soccer balls started taking shape. Literally.

In a show of support for children impacted by the earthquake in Turkey, soccer fans threw stuffed animals onto the pitch during a match between Beşiktaş and Antalyaspor on Sunday.

Other early versions of soccer include Episkyros, which was played by the ancient Greeks. Using their hands and feets, two teams would attempt to get the ball past each other’s white line.

Soccer fans throw stuffed toys onto pitch for children affected by earthquakes. Another strong quake hits Turkey-Syria border. Blinken vows more aid, says Turkey quake damage hard to describe.

In a show of support for children impacted by the earthquake in Turkey, soccer fans threw stuffed animals onto the pitch during a match between Beşiktaş and Antalyaspor on Sunday.