Football Association was formed on October 26th, 1863. Eleven London schools and clubs came together at the Freemason's Tavern to establish a single set of rules to follow in the upcoming matches.
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History of Soccer
The Football Association rules were further amended to exclude any handling of the ball.
The Football Association rules were further amended to exclude any handling of the ball.
First Telivised English FA Cup Final
First Televised English FA Cup Final
first live worldwide TV coverage of the World Cup
Luis Suarez becomes the most expensive soccer player ever when he is transferred from Barcelona to Inter Milan for £152,000.
Action replay machines and videotape used at 1966 World Cup
introduction of FIFA World Youth Tournament in Tunisia
First FIFA World Championship for Women's Football was held in China and it was won by the USA.
Major League Soccer (MLS) is introduced as the top USA professional soccer league
Women's World Cup Final in Los Angeles where USA beat China in front of 90,185 fans marks the largest ever attendance for a women's sporting event in world history
