1899 in Sports - Association Football

Association Football

England

  • The Football League – Aston Villa 45 points, Liverpool 43, Burnley 39, Everton 38, Notts County 37, Blackburn Rovers 36
  • FA Cup final – Sheffield United 4–1 Derby County at Crystal Palace, London.

France

  • Foundation of Olympique de Marseille

Germany

  • Foundation of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Eintracht Frankfurt and SV Werder Bremen

Italy

  • Foundation of AC Milan as the Milan Associazione Calcio (Milan Association Football).

Scotland

  • Scottish Football League – Rangers
  • Scottish Cup – Celtic 2–0 Rangers

Spain

  • 29 November — FC Barcelona founded by a Swiss, Hans Gamper, who wants to establish football in the city.

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