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First Football Club Formed
The world's first football club was formed, Sheffied FC -
Rules (1839-1863)
Ex-public schoolboys that went onto Oxford ad Cambridge wihedtocarry on playing football so had to compromise rules. -
Football association Formed
In 1863 in England, rugby football and association football branched off on their different courses and the Football Association in England was formed - becoming the sport's first governing body. -
Modern day rules created
Eleven representatives from London clubs and schools met at the Freemason’s Tavern to set up common fundamental rules to control the matches amongst themselves. -
Modern day rules created
Eleven representatives from London clubs and schools met at the Freemason’s Tavern to set up common fundamental rules to control the matches amongst themselves. -
Rugby Football Union formed
After leaving the Football Assocation in 1863, the RFU was formed In 1871 (originally just called 'rugby football' -
FA Cup Formed
This is when the Football Association Challenge Cup was first introduced. -
Football League formed
Football League founded with 12 founder members in Manchester -
First professional black footballer
First professional black footballer in The Football League as Rotherham Town sign goalkeeper Arthur Wharton. -
Championship League formed
1892-1992 (Division One)
1992-2004 (Division Two)
2004- present (Championship League) -
The beginning of Rugby league
Rugby league was formed originally named the 'Northern Union'. This was for the Northern England area players struggling to get time away from work for tours and injuries -
First World Cup
The first World cup was held in Montevideo with Uruguay winning after defeating Argentina 4-2 -
Premier League Formed
This is when the premier league was first formed