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Questions about Football at the 1908 Summer Olympics

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the first official football tournament between national representative selections take place at the Olympics?

The 1908 Summer Olympics in London marked the first time an official football tournament between national representative selections was contested. Football had been played between club teams at the Games of 1900 and 1904, but this event changed the landscape.

Which countries withdrew from the 1908 Olympic football tournament due to financial issues?

Financial issues forced Hungary and Bohemia to withdraw after the draw and appointment of referees on October 12 and 14. Their opponents, the Netherlands and France respectively, were awarded 2, 0 victories by default.

Who won the gold medal for Great Britain in the 1908 Olympic football final?

Great Britain won the gold medal representing the United Kingdom at their home Games in London. All the players on the winning team were from England, making it an all-English squad that defeated Denmark 2, 0 in the final match on October 24.

Why was the bronze medal match cancelled during the 1908 Olympic football tournament?

Both French teams had returned home immediately after their crushing defeats to Denmark on October 19 and 22. Their early departure meant that their semi-final and the October 24 bronze medal match were scratched entirely.

How many goals did Sophus Nielsen score to become the topscorer of the 1908 Olympic football tournament?

Sophus Nielsen finished as topscorer with eleven goals total across the tournament. He set a record by scoring ten goals in a 17, 1 win over France A during the competition.