Association Football
England
- The Football League – Aston Villa 45 points, Liverpool 43, Burnley 39, Everton 38, Notts County 37, Blackburn Rovers 36
- FA Cup final – Sheffield United 4–1 Derby County at Crystal Palace, London.
France
- Foundation of Olympique de Marseille
Germany
- Foundation of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Eintracht Frankfurt and SV Werder Bremen
Italy
- Foundation of AC Milan as the Milan Associazione Calcio (Milan Association Football).
Scotland
- Scottish Football League – Rangers
- Scottish Cup – Celtic 2–0 Rangers
Spain
- 29 November — FC Barcelona founded by a Swiss, Hans Gamper, who wants to establish football in the city.
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