OTD E0164 — 13 Apr 1314: The Day London Banned Football

from OTD: Your Daily Dose of Soccer History · host 17 Laws Guy

13 Apr 1314: King Edward II ordered football banned in London. But what exactly was “football” in medieval England, why did the authorities fear it, and why did ban after ban fail to kill it off? This episode traces the game from rough communal ritual and early fatalities to repeated royal crackdowns, the archery connection, and the very long road toward codification. Ideas: [email protected]

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