Before The 'D'...Association Football around the world, 1863-1937.

1912 In April 1912 an Easter tournament was played at Amsterdam- the trophy was donated by famous hat-dealer,  J. S. Meuwsen. The followi...

 The multi-sport governing body Union Belge des Sociétés de Sports Athlétiques came into being on August 4th, 1895. The decision was mad...

In 1900 the Belgian count Van der Straeten Ponthoz offered a cup to the winner of an international tournament. At the time national  leagues...