In today's world, 1897 in association football has become a topic of great interest and relevance. Its impact covers aspects in various fields, from technology to health, including politics and culture. It is evident that 1897 in association football arouses great interest in today's society, generating debates and reflections around its implications and consequences. In this article, we will further explore the role and influence of 1897 in association football in different spheres of life, analyzing its relevance in the current context and its future projection.

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Overview of the events of 1897 in association football

Years in association football
← 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 →
1897 in sports
Air sports American football Aquatic sports Association football Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Canadian football Chess Climbing Combat sports Sumo Cricket 1896–97 1897 1897–98 Cycling Dance sports Darts Equestrianism Esports Field hockey Flying disc Golf Gymnastics Handball Ice hockey Ice sports Korfball Lumberjack sports Mind sports Modern pentathlon Motorsport Orienteering Paralympic sports Precision sports Shooting Racquetball Roller sports Sailing Skiing Speedway Rugby league‎ Rugby union Snooker 1896–97 1897–98 Strength sports Weightlifting Squash Table tennis Tennis Triathlon Volleyball

The following are the association football events of the year 1897 throughout the world.

Events

February

• Jules Rimet founds Red Star Football Club in Paris.

National champions

• Argentina: Lomas Athletic Club
• Belgium: Racing Club Bruxelles
• England: Aston Villa
• France: Standard Athletic Club
• Ireland: Glentoran
• Scotland:
  • Scottish Cup: Rangers
• Sweden: Örgryte IS

Clubs founded in 1897

• Bristol City
• Juventus
• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
• Northampton Town

International tournaments

• 1897 British Home Championship (February 20 – April 3, 1897)

 Scotland

Births

• June 16 – Ber Groosjohan, Dutch footballer (died 1971)
• Full date unknown
  • George Davies, English professional footballer (died 1956)

References

1. ^ "Scottish Cup Past Winners | Scottish Cup | Scottish FA". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
2. ^ Lamming, Douglas (1985). A who's who of Grimsby Town AFC : 1890-1985. Beverley: Hutton. p. 28. ISBN 0-907033-34-2.