This wild ancient version of soccer has rules like ‘no murder’ and is still being played today

ASHBOURNE, England — This ancient form of soccer has a rule forbidding players from murdering each other. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A pedestrian walks past the monument to the annual Shrovetide medieval soccer match played in Ashbourne, England, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A member of the crowd gestures as he tries to get to the ball during the annual Shrovetide medieval soccer match played in Ashbourne, England, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A man walks onto of a bird cage to retrieve the ball during the annual Shrovetide medieval soccer match in Ashbourne, England, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A man falls into the Henmore Brook after passing the ball to a colleague during annual Shrovetide medieval soccer match in Ashbourne, England, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.