Sports Origins
International Football Match
November 30, 1872Glasgow, ScotlandScotland XI, England XI
The Experience
Four thousand spectators watched a scoreless match.
Impact
International association football began its global rise.
Strategy & Logistics
Built on prior experiments, accumulated knowledge, and sustained preparation.
Cost & Sacrifice
Measured in time, resources, risk, and the consequences carried by those involved.
Milestone
1872
Place
Glasgow, Scotland
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