FC Basel founded in Switzerland (1893)

FC Basel was founded in Basel, Switzerland, following an advertisement placed by Roland Geldner. Eleven men, generally from the academic community, gathered at the Schuhmachern-Zunft restaurant and established Fussball Club Basel on 15 November 1893. The club's first match, an internal game between two ad hoc teams, followed later that month.

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Background. Fussball Club Basel 1893, widely known as FC Basel, is a Swiss professional football club based in Basel, in the Canton of Basel-Stadt. The club was formed in 1893. Its founding was initiated by an advertisement placed in a national newspaper, calling for the formation of a football team and inviting interested individuals to meet at a specific restaurant.

Founding Process. The club's creation began with an advertisement by Roland Geldner in the 12 November 1893 edition of the Basler national newspaper. The ad requested that a football team be formed and invited anyone wishing to join to meet the following Wednesday at 8:15 in the restaurant Schuhmachern-Zunft. This meeting resulted in the formal establishment of Fussball Club Basel.

Early Activity. Following its formation, FC Basel played its first game on 26 November 1893. This match was an internal contest between two ad hoc FCB teams. The club initially continued to play only friendly matches before eventually joining the second Serie A championship organized by the Swiss Football Association.

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