This Is the World’s Oldest Football And It Has a Fascinating Story
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There is evidence that football was a popular game in Scotland as early as the 15th century. In fact, documents show that King James IV ordered a bag of “fut ballis” from Stirling in April 1547. Football was not only a game for the common people, but also for the royals and nobles who lived in castles like Stirling. Mary, Queen of Scots, who was born in 1542, was known to have an interest in sports, especially golf and football. She even recorded a game of football in her diaries while at Carlisle Castle.
There is evidence that football was a popular game in Scotland as early as the 15th century. In fact, documents show that King James IV ordered a bag of “fut ballis” from Stirling in April 1547. Football was not only a game for the common people, but also for the royals and nobles who lived in castles like Stirling. Mary, Queen of Scots, who was born in 1542, was known to have an interest in sports, especially golf and football. She even recorded a game of football in her diaries while at Carlisle Castle.
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14 August 2023
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