Cap (football)

In football (soccer), a cap is an appearance for a national team. The term can be applied to any nationality of player, but is usually only used in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The practice was first approved on May 10, 1886, after a proposal made by N. L. Jackson, an Old Corinthian:

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Football (soccer) - United Kingdom - Republic of Ireland - May 10 - 1886 - Old Corinthian

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"That all players taking part for England in future international matches be presented with a white silk cap with red rose embroidered on the front. These to be termed 'International Caps."

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The term dates from the practice in the UK of awarding a cap (meaning an item of headgear) to every player in an international match. Actual caps are not usually given anymore (caps for friendly matches still exist, and each player gets one cap per international competition), but the term "cap" for an international appearance has been retained.

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The current leading holders of caps (as of 25 September 2004) are:

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25 September - 2004

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