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1897 in association football

The following are the association football events of the year 1897 throughout the world.

Events
FebruaryJules Rimet founds Red Star Football Club in Paris. ==National champions==
National champions
• Argentina: Lomas Athletic Club • Belgium: Racing Club Bruxelles • England: Aston Villa • France: Standard Athletic Club • Ireland: Glentoran • Scotland: Hearts • Sweden: Örgryte IS ==Clubs founded in 1897==
Clubs founded in 1897
Bristol CityJuventusRoyale Union Saint-GilloiseNorthampton Town ==International tournaments==
International tournaments
1897 British Home Championship (February 20 – April 3, 1897) :: ==Births==
Births
• March 13 – Jock Ditchburn, English professional footballer (died 1992) • June 16 – Ber Groosjohan, Dutch footballer (died 1971) • Full date unknown • George Davies, English professional footballer (died 1956) == References ==
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