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The term football club is the most commonly used for a sports club which is an organised or incorporated body with a president, committee and a set of rules responsible for ensuring the continued playing existence of one or more teams which are selected for regular competition play ( and which may participate in several different divisions or leagues ).

The oldest football clubs date back to the early 19th century.

The word team and club are sometimes used interchangeably by supporters, although typically refers to the team within the club playing in the highest division or competition.