Isle of Man

:For the native Isle of Man Cat, see Manx Cat.

Sports

The Isle of Man is famous for its TT Motorbike racing event, which began in 1904 as a motorcar race. This event is now a series of races held each year in May and early June.

Related Topics:
TT Motorbike racing event - 1904 - May - June

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Football is also popular, with the Isle of Man Football Association running a football league of 27 clubs in two divisions as well as a football combination for the reserve teams of the league clubs. There is also a national football team, although it does not participate in UEFA or FIFA tournaments.

Related Topics:
Football - Isle of Man Football Association - Football league - Football combination - National football team - UEFA - FIFA

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The Isle of Man Cricket Association broke their affiliation with the Lancashire Cricket Board in 2004 to become affiliate members of the International Cricket Council and compete as a national team in their own right.

Related Topics:
Isle of Man Cricket Association - 2004 - International Cricket Council

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There are a number of Rugby Union clubs that participate in England's rugby set-up, such as Castletown R.U.F.C.; Douglas R.U.F.C.; Southern Nomads R.U.F.C.; and Vagabonds R.U.F.C..

Related Topics:
Rugby Union - Castletown R.U.F.C. - Douglas R.U.F.C. - Southern Nomads R.U.F.C. - Vagabonds R.U.F.C.

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