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Formation of Genoa Cricket & Athletic Club
- When
- 7 September 1893
- Where
- Genoa, Italy
Genoa Cricket & Athletic Club was founded on 7 September 1893 in Genoa, establishing the oldest existing football team in Italy.
The club was founded on 7 September 1893 as Genoa Cricket & Athletic Club. Established in 1893, it is recognized as Italy's oldest existing football team. In its earliest years the club principally competed in athletics and cricket, and a footballing section existed within the club from 1893.
Sources
- Genoa CFC Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-10
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