Football

Ancient Greek football player balancing the ball; depicted on an Attic Lekythos

Football (Association Football, or Soccer) is a game that has been played for centuries in the UK, and has been likened to the ancient Greek game of Episkyros (Greek: ἐπίσκυρος). However the modern form of the game became standardised during the 19th century, particularly with the formation of the Football Association in 1863.

LGBT history

Lily Parr, known to be lesbian, was a professional footballer from 1917 onwards.