In Britain, when was the Football Association formed to draw up the rules of Association Football (soccer)?
Names for association football Names for association football The names of association football are the terms used to describe :association football, the sport most commonly referred to in the English-speaking world as "football" or "soccer". The rules of association football were codified in the United Kingdom by the Football Association in 1863, and the name "association football" was coined in the UK to distinguish the game from the other versions of football played at the time, in particular rugby football. The word "soccer" is an abbreviation of "association" (from "assoc.") and first appeared in English private schools and universities in the 1880s (sometimes using
Timeline of association football Assistant referees are first introduced as linesmen. The first Oceanian football association is formed: the New Zealand Soccer Association. The first ever championship outside of Britain takes place in Argentina: AAF Championship. C.A. Peñarol is founded. The Football League introduces a second division. Liverpool F.C. and Newcastle United F.C. are founded. The first Asian football association is formed: the Football Association of Singapore. Argentina is the first country outside of Britain to have a national championship. Argentine Football Association is founded, the first South American football association. Genoa Cricket and Football Club, the first Italian club football team, and F.C.