Sheffield,it seems, is where the most popular sport in the world was born -rightful undisputed birthplace of codified, organized, recognizable soccer football.

Researchers have are claiming it to be home to the first derby match in world soccer football — the meeting of city rivals Sheffield F.C. and Hallam on the site of the home improvement store’s parking lot — as well as the first corner kick, the first use of the crossbar and the first match report.

Sheffield is undoubtedly home to the world’s first football club ever. (Here are the top 9 contenders for that honour).Those have the good fortune to visit Sheffield,this hallowed birthplace of the beautiful game,can go on walking tours which will also involve checking out some ancient plaques that give testimony to the historical claims being made.

The New York Times have an interesting article on this story here..