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24.8.12

Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz 1900

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

The Growth of International Football, FIFA affiliation, 1904-1937

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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded in Paris on 21 May 1904 by representatives of the football assoc...
23.8.12

Tie Cup 1900

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The  Tie Cup   first held in July and August 1900,   was contested by  representatives of the  Argentina ,  Rosario (Santa Fe)  and  Uruguay...

Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol 1903

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Athletic Bilbao 1903: Alejandro Acha, Luis Silva, Amado Arana , Enrique Goiri, George Cockran (England), Manuel Ansoleaga, Alejandro de l...
22.8.12

Russia 1912-13

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A poster advertising 2 matches in St Petersburg in April 1912- Sweden  against an All St Petersburg and a Russian Select Team. 1912 w...

The Growth of International Football -1910

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Italy 1910 12.2.10 Ireland 1-1 England   Belfast 5.3.10 Scotland 1-0 Wales   Kilmarnock ...
21.8.12

Austria/Habsburg Monarchy - Challenge Cup 1897-98

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Vienna Cricket and Football Club Theoretically the  Austria/Habsburg Monarchy  - Challenge Cup, initiated in 1897, was open to all c...

Women's Football

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Another excellent site on the women's game here:  http://www.thehistoryofwomensfootball.com/index.html
20.8.12

The Growth of International Football -1909

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Germany (standing) and Hungary (seated)  April 4th 1909 13.2.09  England    4-0  Ireland    (Park Avenue,Bradford) *   1.3.09  Wales...

Vale of Leven

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The original  Vale of Leven Football Club were powerhouses in the early Scottish game, winning the  Scottish Cup three times in succession...

The growth of International Football -1908

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Sweden 1908 15.2.08 Ireland 1-3 England   ( Solitude, Belfast)   7.3.08 Scotland 2-1 Wales    ( Dens Park, Dundee)  ...