World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil
Summary
The world's oldest football, dating from the mid-1500s, has been sent from Stirling Castle in Scotland to Miami for display during Scotland's World Cup match against Brazil. The ball is made of leather and a pig’s bladder and is part of an exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum until Saturday.Key Facts
- The football dates from between 1540 and 1570.
- It was found lodged in the ceiling rafters at Stirling Castle during the 1970s.
- The ball is made from thick leather panels with a pig’s bladder inside.
- It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest external football.
- The ball may have been used by Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived in the castle as a child.
- Football was already popular in Scotland in the 15th century but was known to be a violent game.
- The ball is on loan from Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum to the Coral Gables Museum in Florida.
- It is part of an exhibition called “Diplomacy and the Beautiful Game” and will be displayed during the Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup match.
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