The following are the association football events of the year 1897 throughout the world. Events February Jules Rimet founds Red Star Football Club in Paris. National champions Argentina: Lomas Athletic Club Belgium: Racing Club Bruxelles England: Aston Villa France: Standard Athletic Club Ireland: Glentoran Scotland: Scottish Cup: Rangers Sweden: Örgryte IS Clubs founded in 1897 Bristol City Juventus Northampton Town International tournaments 1897 British Home Championship (February 20 – April 3, 1897) Births June 16 – Ber Groosjohan, Dutch footballer (died 1971) References Association football by year