Jamaica's 100 plus years of fascination with Football

Football began in Jamaica over 100 years ago in the 1880s. As in most English colonies, it is likely that the sport was introduced by English servicemen, merchants and colonists in general. It is not certain where exactly it started, or who first played it, but it is certain that today, it ranks as Jamaica’s most popular spectator sport. (Pieces of the Past) Dr. Rebecca Tortello. This week Backyardlabrish celebrate Jamaica’s fascination with this sport loved by millions all over the world. From the Islands 1st International match against Haiti in 1925 to the Reggae Boyz 1998 trip to France for the World Cup games. That made Jamaica the 1st English-speaking country from the Caribbean to qualify for the World Cup finals.