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Establishment

When
16 February 1899
Where
Reykjavík
Part of
Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur founded in Reykjavík

KR was established on 16 February 1899, becoming the oldest football club in Iceland.

The club was founded in Reykjavík by former pupils of a teacher who had taught them football. It was originally named Fótboltafélag Reykjavíkur before changing to Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur.

Sources

  1. Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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