1912 in association football

The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1912 throughout the world.

Events

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For goalkeepers handling the ball is being restricted to their boxes; previously it was their own half, where goalkeepers were permitted to handle the ball.

Winners club national championship

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International tournaments

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Shared by  Scotland &  England

Births

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  • May 13 – Willy Jürissen, German international footballer (died 1990)
  • August 3 – Otto Siffling, German international footballer (died 1939)
  • September 20 – Les Dodds, English professional footballer (died 1967)[2]
  • September 21 – Mario Zatelli, French international footballer and manager (died 2004)

Deaths

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References

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  1. ^ "Scottish Cup Past Winners | Scottish Cup | Scottish FA". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Les Dodds". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 26 January 2024.