Who invented football and when? Where was 'The Beautiful Game' of soccer born? GOAL takes a look at the history and origins of the sport.

163 years ago today, a great milestone; below, historian Peter Manning writes about the first-ever reported football match of the Crystal Palace Club... It is 2.30pm on the afternoon of Saturday, 15th ...

However, in 1863, a defining moment occurred: the Football Association (FA) was formed, officially codifying the rules. This marked the birth of association football, or what we know today as soccer.

However, it was in the 19th century that the sport began to take shape, with the establishment of formal rules and the formation of organized clubs. The Football Association (FA), founded in 1863, ...

On March 15, 1862, a significant yet often overlooked moment in football history took place – the first recorded match of the ...

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Finding enough referees who knew the rules of football was a challenge in the early days, and Gillespie had to get a rule book sent from off-island. 1975 was a pivotal year for the sport.

Four weeks ago today, Competition Committee chairman Rich McKay said changes are likely coming. It could be a shift in the ...