Association football

Historical eventDecember 91892

Association football

The English association football club Newcastle United was founded by the merger of Newcastle East End and West End.

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In context

When
Friday, December 9 1892134 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1890s
Recorded from
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

At a glance

Dates: From 1892.

What happened

Association football, commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players who mostly use their feet to kick an inflated ball around a pitch.

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When did Association football happen?

December 9 1892 — 134 years ago, on a Friday.

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