The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1916 throughout the world.
Events Numerous national championships in Europe are suspended for the duration of the First World War, with a notable exception of the Netherlands, which continues throughout the hostilities. 25 April: Football Association of Thailand founded. Thailand: Army United F.C. is founded.
Winners club national championship Argentina: Racing Club Austria: Rapid Vienna Belgium: no national championship Denmark: KB England: no national championship France: no national championship Germany: no national championship Hungary: no national championship Iceland: Fram Italy: no national championship Luxembourg: US Hollerich Netherlands: Willem II Paraguay: Olimpia Scotland: Division One – Celtic Scottish Cup – No competition Sweden: AIK Uruguay: Nacional Greece: 1913 to 1921 - no championship titles due to the First World War and the Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922.
International tournaments South American Championship 1916 in Argentina (July 2, 1916 – July 17, 1916)
Births April 21 - Walter Berg, German footballer (d. 1949) July 5 - Ivor Powell, Welsh footballer (d. 2012] July 19 - François Mercier, French footballer (d. 1996) July 31 - Ignacio Trelles, Mexican football player and coach (d. 2020) August 22 - Joe Martinelli, American footballer (d. 1991)
Deaths
Clubs founded Army United F.C. 5 March: RCD Mallorca 2 July: Swift Hesperange
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