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The following are events in 1872 which are relevant to the development of association football . Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules.
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The following are events in 1872 which are relevant to the development of association football . Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules.
| Nation | Tournament | Champion | Final Score | Second Place | Title | Last Honor | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 England | 1871–72 FA Cup | Wanderers | 1-0 | Royal Engineers | 1st | — | [2] |
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The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1905 throughout the world.
The following are the association football events of the year 1894 throughout the world.
The following are events in 1873 which are relevant to the development of association football. Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules.
The following are the association football events of the year 1880 throughout the world.
The following are the association football events of the year 1885 throughout the world.
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