In 1863 the Football Association was established in England, and

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 comer of the world.
【正确答案】：足球运动规则简单易行，而且不需要多少设备，因而这项运动迅速风靡英伦。
【题目解析】：这里的名词词组“their relative simplicity”和“need for little equipment”不能直译，而最好译为主谓结构“足球运动规则简单易行，而且不需要多少设备”。