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Establishment of the Sports Society

When
1896
Where
Udine
Part of
Udinese Calcio founded

Udinese was established in 1896 as part of the Società Udinese di Ginnastica e Scherma, a society dedicated to gymnastics and fencing.

The club's origins lie in the creation of a multi-sport organization in Udine. This society, known as the Udinese Society of Gymnastics and Fencing, served as the foundational entity for what would later become a dedicated football club. The establishment occurred in 1896, marking the beginning of the club's institutional history.

Sources

  1. Udinese Calcio Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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